References for Board Certification as a Specialist in Renal Nutrition Examination

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Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. International Dietetics and Nutrition Terminology (IDNT) Reference Manual: Standardized Language for the Nutrition Care Process. eNCPT 2020 edition. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics; 2020. General info at https://www.ncpro.org/ 

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Evidence Analysis Library.  Evidence-based Nutrition Practice Guideline on Chronic Kidney Disease Executive Summary of Recommendations; 2020. 

ASPEN Guidelines for the Provision and Assessment of Nutrition Support Therapy in the Adult Critically Ill Patient: Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) and American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (A.S.P.E.N). J Parenteral and Enteral Nutri. 2016: 40: 183-184

Phillips, S and Gonyea, J. A Clinical Guide to Nutrition Care in Kidney Disease. 3rd ed. Chicago, IL: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics; 2022. ISBN: 9780880912013. Ebook also available. 

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).  Conditions for Coverage for End-Stage Renal Disease. Federal Register April 15, 2008. 

Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). ESRD Interpretive Guidance Version 1.1. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services; 2008. 

Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Quality Initiative. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services; 2021-2024. 

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).  Measurement Assessment Tool (MAT).  Version 2.5 2016. (Download number 5.ERSD Surveyor Laminates)

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Serices (CMS) Quality, Safety and Oversight Group. State Operations Manual (Appendix X-Interpretive Guidelines for Organ Transplant Programs). Baltimore MD: Department of Health and Human Services; Revised 2019. 

Daugirdas JT, Blake PG and Ing TS. Handbook of Dialysis. 5th ed. Philadelphia, Pa:  Lippincott Williams and Wilkins; 2015.  ISBN: 1451144296

Majorowicz, RR (editor), Renal Dietitians Dietetic Practice Group, National Kidney Foundation Council on Renal Nutrition. National Kidney Diet Professional Guide and Handouts. 3rd ed., Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 2023. ISBN: 978-0-88091-054-5

McCann L, ed.  Pocket Guide to Nutritional Assessment of the Patient with Kidney Disease.  6th ed. New York, NY:  National Kidney Foundation Council on Renal Nutrition; 2021.     

McCarthy, M, Pavlinac, J, and Aoun, A. Chronic Kidney Disease and the Nutrition Care Process. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics; 2013. ISBN: 9780880914796.

Mitch, WE and Ikizler, TA. Handbook of Nutrition and the Kidney.  7th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Lippincott-Williams and Wilkins; 2018. ISBN: 9781496355812

Pronsky, Z (author), Crowe JP (author), and  Elbe D, Epstein S, Roberts W, Young V, and Ayoob K (eds). Food-Medication Interactions. 18th ed. Birchrunville, Pa: Food Medication Interactions; 2015. ISBN: 0971089663

Galang, M (contributor), Hipskind, P (contributor), Jevenn, A (contributor), Pogatschnik, C (contributor), Hamilton, C (editor). Nutrition-Focused Physical Exam. An Illustrated Handbook. Silver Spring, MD: American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN); 2016. ISBN 978-1-889622-29-3 (Printed Edition). ISBN 978-1-889622-30-9 (Ebook Edition)

Kidney International. http://kdigo.org/home/guidelines/

KDIGO Clinical Practice Guidelines for:

• Acute Kidney Injury, Published 2012
• Anemia in Chronic Kidney Disease, Published 2012
• Management of Blood Pressure in Chronic Kidney Disease, Published 2012
• Care of Kidney Transplant Recipients, Published 2009
• CKD Evaluation and Management, Published 2013
• Diagnosis, Evaluation, Prevention and Treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease related Mineral and Bone Disorders (CKD-MBD), Published 2017
• Prevention, Diagnosis, Evaluation and Treatment of Hepatitis C in Chronic Kidney Disease, Published 2008
• Lipids Management in CKD, Published 2013

KDOQI Clinical Practice Guidelines for:

• Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease Download Guidelines, Published 2007, Updated 2012
• Nutrition in Chronic Kidney Disease Download Guidelines, Published 2000, Updated 2020
• Hemodialysis Adequacy Download Guidelines, Published 2006, Updated 2015
• Peritoneal Dialysis Adequacy Download Guidelines,  Published 2006

National Kidney Foundation Commentaries for:

• Commentary on the 2017 KDIGO Clinical Practice Guideline Update for the Diagnosis, Evaluation, Prevention, and Treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease-Mineral and Bone Disorder (CKD-MBD), Published 2017
• Commentary on the 2013 KDIGO Clinical Practice Guideline for Lipid Management in Chronic Kidney Disease, Published 2014
• Commentary on the 2012 KDIGO Clinical Practice Guideline for the Evaluation and Management of CKD, Published 2014
• Commentary on the 2012 KDIGO Clinical Practice Guideline for Glomerulonephritis, Published 2013
• Commentary on the 2012 KDIGO Clinical Practice Guideline for Anemia in CKD, Published 2013
• Commentary on the 2012 KDIGO Clinical Practice Guideline for Management of Blood Pressure in CKD, Published 2013
• Acute Kidney Injury Commentary, Published 2013
• Mineral and Bone Disorder (CKD-MBD) Commentary, Published 2010
• Commentary on Care of the Kidney Transplant Patient, Published 2010
• Hepatitis C Commentary, Published 2008

Note: The references listed above are suggestions. It should not be inferred that studying these references will ensure success on the examination nor should it be assumed that items on the examination are based on any specific resource listed.

The Commission on Dietetic Registration™ (CDR™) does not endorse any particular preparation program or offering. We encourage prospective credentialed practitioners to use a variety of resources that reflect their learning styles and needs. Purchasing a certification preparation product is NOT required and CDR™ does not guarantee that an individual will pass based on the purchase of a certification preparation product.

Updated October 2023