Live Webinar: How to Safely Include Cultural Foods in the Renal Diet
Tuesday, November 18th at 2:00 pm Central Time
This webinar will provide an overview of the relationship between CKD and gut health, review root causes of common GI issues in CKD, and review foundational interventions renal dietitians can implement in the dialysis clinic.
Speaker: Areli Gutierrzs, MS, RD, LD
Areli Gutierrez is a registered and licensed dietitian who has worked in nutrition and wellness in retail, government, clinical inpatient, and outpatient settings. Areli received her Bachelor’s of Science in Nutritional Science from Texas A&M University and her Master’s of Science in Nutrition from Texas Woman’s University. She completed her dietetic internship at Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston. Currently, she works as a renal dietitian for DaVita Kidney Care and is the owner of Latina Kidney Dietitian LLC. Areli has served in several roles for the academy and is currently Communications Chair for Latinos and Hispanics in Dietetics and Nutrition (LAHIDAN). Areli is committed to improving cultural inclusion in nutrition and discusses this topic with healthcare professionals of diverse backgrounds on her podcast Food Culture Curious. In her free time, Areli enjoys Latin dancing, reading cozy mysteries, and spending time with her family and friends.
Learning Objectives
· Understand the need for cultural competency and cultural humility in renal nutrition care.
· Review previous renal diet recommendations and updates.
· Have a comprehension of non-dietary factors affecting CKD/ESKD labs.
· Know how to read the nutrition label for CKD/ESKD.
· Go beyond the typical recall.
· Learn strategies to accommodate the inclusion of cultural foods.
Performance Indicators
· 1.7.1 Recognizes and respects cultural and racial diverse backgrounds to effectively interact and build meaningful relationships with others (e.g., clients, employees, inter- and intra-professional team members and community and professional groups).
· 1.7.4 Implements strategies and creates culturally sensitive and diverse resources to support diverse populations.
· 1.7.5 Applies knowledge of cultural foods, religious traditions, eating patterns and food and nutrition trends.
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