• 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

Level: Advanced
ISBN: 0781760313
ISBN-13: 9780781760317
Format: Paperback, 336pp
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Edition Number: 5
Pub date: 2005

Contents
Contributing Authors
Preface
Chapter 1. Nutritional Requirements of Healthy Adults
Chapter 2. Effects of Renal Insufficiency on Endocrine Function and Nutrient Metabolism
Chapter 3. Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin D
Chapter 4. Management of Lipid Abnormalities in the Patient with Renal Disease
Chapter 5. Nutritional Support in Acute Renal Failure
Chapter 6. Requirements for Protein, Calories, and Fat in the Predialysis Patient
Chapter 7. Nutritional Requirements of Diabetics with Nephropathy
Chapter 8. Nephrotic Syndrome: Nutritional Consequences and Dietary Management
Chapter 9. Nutritional Strategies in Progressive Renal Insufficiency
Chapter 10. Trace Elements and Vitamins in Renal Disease
Chapter 11. Nutritional Requirements in Hemodialysis
Chapter 12. Nutrition and Peritoneal Dialysis
Chapter 13. Nutritional Requirements of Renal Transplant
Chapter 14. Nutrition Intervention for Chronic Renal Diseases
Index

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