- Home
- About
- About NephU
- Meet The Team
- Supporting Organizations
- Community Advisors
- Contact Us
- Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
- Events
- Resource Center
- Rare Kidney Diseases (PKD, IgAN, & Others)
- Kidney Disease & Mental Health
- Kidney Disease & Comorbid Conditions
- Transplantation & Dialysis
- NephU Nutrition & The NephChefTM
- Tools
- Audio/Video/Infographics
Archives
Nutritional Management In Chronic Kidney Disease: Importance Of Calories, Protein & Fiber
This presentation discusses goals & aims of the 2020 National Kidney Foundation Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative (NKF-KDOQI) Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) and nutrition recommendations for calories (energy), protein, and fiber for patients with Kidney Disease. This presentation will underscore the critical role of nutrition/diet interventions to slow CKD progression, avoid or delay end-stage kidney disease transition, and improve patient outcomes.
Dr Frank is an employee of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. (OPDC).
Featured Speaker
Laura Frank, PhD, MPH, RDN, CD
Nephrology Clinical & Scientific Liaison-
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.*
Laura Frank is a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) working in the nephrology space for Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development and Commercialization (OPDC). Dr Frank holds a PhD in exercise physiology, a MPH in epidemiology, a M.Ed in Nutrition & Dietetics, a BS in molecular biology and is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). She brings a clinical background to the field through her experiences as an acute-care clinical dietitian working with patients with renal diseases and related conditions. She also has a strong academic background with over 12 years of teaching experience and over 6 years of postdoctoral research. She has held several leadership positions such as director of clinical sites for Washington State University’s graduate program in Nutrition & Exercise Physiology and program manager for several projects and grants associated with healthcare organizations. She also has an interest in and holds a professional certificate in Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR), with experience in projects related to quality measures.
Location
Steam Plant Restaurant
NephU is supported by Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. (OPDC) and Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. (OAPI) - committed supporters of the Kidney Health Community. The information provided through NephU is intended for the educational benefit of health care professionals and others who support care for those with kidney disease and other related conditions. It is not intended as, nor is it a substitute for, medical care, advice, or professional diagnosis. Health care professionals should use their independent medical judgement when reviewing NephU’s educational resources. Users seeking medical advice should consult with a health care professional. No CME or CEU credits are available through any of the resources provided by NephU. Some of the contributors may be paid consultants of OPDC and/or OAPI.©2023 Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. All rights reserved.