• Core coverage addresses nutritional requirements of normal adults and the effects of renal insufficiency on vitamin, mineral, energy and protein metabolism. 
• Here is a comprehensive approach to treat patients with the nephritic syndrome; with diabetes and nephropathy, following kidney transplant s as well as the management of chronic renal disease; and more
• State-of-the-art information about the special nutritional requirements of patients with kidney disease—including dietary recommendations, sample menus, and lists of supplements to enhance patient compliance are provided.
• Contributions from leading international experts provide the current perspectives you need to practice with confidence

ISBN: 0781795176
ISBN-13: 9780781795173
Format: Paperback, 336pp
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Edition Number: 6
Pub date: 2009

Dietetic professionals
CPE Level: 3
Suggested Commission on Dietetic Registration Learning Need Codes: It is the sole responsibility of the dietetic professional to determine the learning need code met by a course. numedix.com provides the following "suggested" codes, but the professional can deviate from them if they feel another need is met.
5000 Medical nutrition therapy
5340 Renal diseases
5390 Care planning, documentation and evaluation
5400 Case management