This third edition of this text is organized into seven sections that address the educational needs of dietitians around the world who seek current information about nutritional management of chronic kidney disease (CKD).  Part I addresses the differences in the epidemiology of CKD and renal replacement therapy worldwide, such as environmental, ethnic, cultural, political and macroeconomic factors.  Part II includes a thorough review of the components of the nutrition assessment, which includes information about psychosocial issues affecting nutritional status in kidney disease and drug-nutrient interactions, and  parts III and IV review preventative strategies for common disorders associated with CKD such as hypertension, type 2 diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease are provided, and current evidence-based treatment recommendations for the nutrition management of non-dialyzed, dialyzed and transplanted adults are addressed.  Part V presents the nutritional concerns of CKD populations with special needs (i.e., pregnancy, infancy, childhood, adolescence and the elderly).  The nutrition management of other disorders associated with kidney disease are covered in Part VI; these include protein-energy wasting and the inflammatory response, bone and mineral disorders, nephrotic syndrome, nephrolithiasis, and acute kidney injury.  Lastly, Part VII is devoted to cutting-edge research on topics of concern in nutrition in kidney disease such as the gut microbiome including pre- and probiotics, appetite regulation, advanced glycation end products, physical activity and structured exercise, and dietary patterns including plant-based diets.  When appropriate, the new clinical practice guidelines in nutrition for individuals with CKD are integrated into the chapters. 

The third edition of Nutrition in Kidney Disease will be a highly informative resource for nephrologists, nutrition scientists, nutritionists, and researchers and students whose research, practice, and education includes nutrition and kidney disease. 

Part I: Foundations for Clinical Practice and Overview

Epidemiology and Changing Demographics of Chronic Kidney Disease in the United States and Abroad
History of Dietary Protein Treatment for Non-dialyzed Chronic Kidney Disease Patients
Kidney Function in Health and Disease
Part II Components of the Nutrition Assessment
Anthropometric Assessment in Kidney Disease
Biochemical Nutritional Assessment in Chronic Kidney Disease
Nutrition-focused Physical Examination and Assessment in Chronic Kidney Disease
Dietary Assessment in Kidney Disease
Psychosocial Issues Affecting Nutrtional Status in Kidney Disease
Drug-Nutrient Interactions
Part III: Preventative Strategies for Chronic Kidney Disease Among Adults
Hypertension
Diabetes Mellitus and Chronic Kidney Disease
Implications and Management of Obesity in Kidney Disease
Nutritional Management of Cardiovascular Disease
Part IV: Chronic Kidney Disease in Adults Treated by Renal Replacement Therapies
CKD Stages 1-5 (Non-dialysis)
Maintenance Hemodialysis
Peritonal Dialysis
Nutrition Support in Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis
Kidney Transplantation
Part V: Nutrition in Chronic Kidney Disease Among Special Needs Populations
Pregnancy
Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence
The Aging Adult and Chronic Kidney Disease
Part VI: Nutritional Management of Other Disorders that Impact Kidney Function
Protein-Energy Wasting/Malnutrition and the Inflammatory Response
Bone and Mineral Disorders
Nephrotic Syndrome
Nephrolithiasis
Acute Kidney Injury
Part VII: Additional Nutritional Considerations in Kidney Disease
The Gut Microbiome
Appetite Regulation
Advanced Glycation End Products
Physical Activity and Exercise in Chronic Kidney Disease
Dietary Patterns
Herbal and Other Natural Dietary Supplements
Vitamin and Trace Element Needs in Chronic Kidney Disease
Factors Affecting Dietary Adherence and Strategies for Improving Adherence in Chronic Kidney Disease.-Effective Communication and Counseling Approaches
Comparative Effectiveness Research and Renal Nutrition
Suggested Resources for the Practitioner.