Course Description

12 CPE available for this course

This course is a deep dive into MNT for chronic kidney disease including:

1. Understanding the physiological impacts and prognosis of each stage of kidney disease.

2. Review of current KDOQI and KDIGO recommendations for CKD

3. In depth review of hot topics in CKD MNT such as sodium, protein intake, plant-based diets, etc...

4. Nutritional priorities and approach for stage 3 CKD

5. Nutritional priorities and approach for stage 4 CKD

6. Lab interpretation and medications to be familiar with

Your Instructor

Jessianna Saville, MS, RDN, CSR, LD, CLT


Hi! My name is Jessianna. I am a lover of all things renal nutrition- research, recipes, counseling, etc...! I believe renal dietitians are meant to be powerful influencers in the world of kidney health. Nutrition is absolutely paramount to slow the epidemic of kidney disease and help people live happier lives and stay off of all dialysis and renal dietitians are the best resources to make nutrition therapy a reality for thousands of people. I've had plenty of "Oops and Ah-ha!" moments while starting my own practice and learning the most effective way to apply nutrition for people with early stage CKD. I want to share these lessons so renal dietitians can feel empowered by the many possibilities at their talented fingertips to make a difference with CKD.


2021 Course Schedule

All live content will be recorded and available within 48 hours after the session

     Week 1
  • Sept 24, Live Q&A 12:30 PM EST
  • Topics Covered: CKD Overview, nutritional priorities, understanding stages and prognosis of kidney disease, KDOQI/KDIGO, intro to 8 pillars of preserving function
Week 2
  • Oct 1, Live Q&A 12:30PM EST
  • Topics Covered: Hot topics and unanswered questions (Anemia, protein, etc...), Overview MNT for CKD Stage 3 vs 4/5

Week 3
  • Oct 8, Live Q&A 12:30PM EST
  • Topics Covered: MNT for stage 4/5 CKD; Counseling perspective for CKD (FAQ, common misconceptions, important resources)
Week 4
  • Oct 15, Live Q&A, 12:30PM EST
  • Topics Covered: PKD, oxalates, autoimmune considerations, very low protein diets and ketoanalogues

What others are saying about this course...

5 star rating

Best class for MNT and CKD - it will expand your knowledg...

Diana Bruen

Stop what you are doing and take this course. You can thank me later. Each webinar class is built upon the knowledge and action of the last one and will ex...

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Stop what you are doing and take this course. You can thank me later. Each webinar class is built upon the knowledge and action of the last one and will expand your practice greatly. The webinars can be watched on your own time during the week followed by a live Q&A including guest speakers. As a RD newer to private practice the guides, breakdowns and how-tos are invaluable. And all in one place!!!! Each webinar also has provided handouts, articles and client handouts - no need to recreate. Jess is very open to questions and having access to her and the wealth of experience she brings was amazing. You can't help but catch her positivity and enthusiasm. She wants each RD to succeed and each person with CKD to get the support they need. That positivity and the knowledge I soaked up during this class are carried with me in my practice.

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