Nutrition Recommendations for Athletes with CKD & Dialysis
Review current research and practical strategies for supporting exercise, training, and recovery in active patients with CKD and dialysis.
Cost: $35
Why this course
Renal dietitians are experts at helping patients manage protein, potassium, phosphorus, sodium, and fluid intake. But what happens when that patient is also training for a marathon, competing in CrossFit, lifting weights four days a week, or asking whether creatine is safe?
There are currently no formal nutrition guidelines for athletes with CKD. Sports nutrition recommendations often encourage higher protein intakes, hydration strategies, and electrolyte replacement, while CKD nutrition requires us to carefully balance many of those same recommendations. Knowing how to bring those two worlds together can be challenging.
During this roundtable, we’ll discuss how to:
- Adapt sports nutrition recommendations for CKD and dialysis
- Individualize protein, fluid, electrolyte, and creatine recommendations
- Apply the available evidence while recognizing where clinical judgment is essential
As always, you’ll leave with a practical clinical framework covering energy, protein, fluids, sodium, potassium, carbohydrates, and creatine, giving you a ready-to-use reference the next time an athletic or highly active patient with CKD or dialysis walks into your clinic.
Important Details
- 1 CPE
- Live Discussion: August 19, 2026, 12 PM Eastern Time
- Recorded in-depth session for easy, on-demand review
- Free for VIP & Advantage Library Members
- Ready-to-use clinical tool to support your practice
Tools & Resources Included In This Course
Nutrient Recommendations for Athletes with CKD awards 1 CPEU in accordance with the Commission on Dietetic Registration’s CPEU Prior Approval Program.
Your Instructor
Jennifer Zinetti, RD
Jennifer is a seasoned renal nutrition expert with over 25 years of experience as a dietitian at Island Health in British Columbia, including two decades dedicated to renal nutrition. Her early work in neurology, diabetes, cardiac, and gastroenterology provides a strong foundation for her holistic approach to renal nutrition.
She joined the Kidney Nutrition Institute after completing advanced training in integrative and functional nutrition, where she helps develop and deliver national patient programs such as RISE and Renalign. Jennifer also plays a key leadership role in PKD care through the BC Renal Agency, contributing to best practice guidelines and patient education materials.
Known for her compassionate, patient‑centered approach and skill in motivational interviewing, Jennifer excels at translating complex nutrition science into practical, personalized food recommendations. A lifelong learner and exercise enthusiast, she is committed to strengthening both body and mind through ongoing research engagement and continuous professional growth.
Other Contributors:
Lindsey Zirker MS, RDN
