Renal Nutrition Forum: Volume 42 Number 3

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This peer reviewed newsletter includes articles on early changes in gut-derived uremic toxins, the neutrophil to lymphocyte ratios in hemodialysis, strategies to achieving long-term behavior change in patients, and how loneliness impacts dietary intakes of older adults on dialysis. Included are notes from practice group leadership and updates on recently published literature in renal nutrition.

CPE Level: 2
CPEU: 3

Performance Indicators:

• 8.2.3 Analyzes new information and how it impacts medical nutrition therapy
• 5.2.7 Suggests, develops or implements innovative programs, platforms, applications and technologies in order to meet the needs of audiences and the workplace
• 12.1.1 Advocates for and promotes food and nutrition programs and resources to address issues of food insecurity, nutritional health and overall health and wellness

Learning Objectives

• To understand the development of gut changes as Chronic Kidney Disease progresses based on dietary intake.
• To implement new approaches to adult behavior changes to improve patient outcomes
• To learn about the potential use of using neutrophil to lymphocyte ratios in discerning inflammation in hemodialysis patients.