NKF Serving the Pacific Northwest

Chronic Kidney Disease and Nutrition is a three-part virtual webinar series in collaboration with Community Health Resource Center centered on nutrition and meal-planning tips, along with steps to sustain diet and lifestyle changes for optimal kidney health. If you're a kidney patient or caregiver for one, this is a great opportunity to learn more each week about the relationship between nutrition and kidney function. Join us every Thursday from 3:30pm to 5:30pm PT / 4:30pm to 6:30pm CT / 5:30pm to 7:30 pm ET to explore these topics. 

• August 15 @ 3:30 - 5:00 pm (PST): Kidney Health & CKD Overview
  • Introduction and overview of kidney function and chronic kidney disease (CKD) stages 1-5; preventing kidney damage, reducing and managing risk factors, symptoms and possible complications.
• August 22 @ 3:30 - 5:00 pm (PST) Nutrition Recommendations for CKD
  • Guidance on managing CKD, preserving kidney function and slowing disease progression, with focus on benefits of nutrition intervention. Included this week is the importance of fitness along with healthy eating.
• August 29 @ 3:30 - 5:00 pm (PST) Sustainable Approaches
  • Putting nutrition advice into practice with a focus on meal planning and tips for behavior change. Discussion of popular weight loss drugs and their relation to CKD, with nutrition tips for those taking the drugs.