Targeting the RAAS Pathway: Practical Nutrition Strategies for BP in CKD
Go beyond sodium. Learn how RAAS drives BP in CKD—and how to target it with focused nutrition.
Cost: $35
Why this course
Sodium restriction is often our first move for blood pressure management—but what happens when it doesn’t work? The RAAS pathway is just one of several mechanisms that control blood pressure, and when it’s out of balance, sodium-focused interventions alone may fall short (or even backfire through over-restriction). Understanding how this pathway functions—and when it becomes a clinical priority—can help dietitians focus their efforts where they’ll make the most impact.
This course breaks down the RAAS pathway in practical, renal-focused terms. You’ll learn how to assess when this system may be driving blood pressure changes and apply targeted nutrition and lifestyle interventions to support balance. It’s a deeper, smarter way to approach hypertension in CKD—so you can move beyond “cut the salt” and tailor care with confidence.
Important Details
- 1 CPE
- Free for VIP & Advantage Library Members
- Recorded in-depth session for easy, on-demand review
- References and supporting materials included
- Practical resource: KDIGO-aligned home BP monitoring guide
- Actionable insights for applying RAAS-focused nutrition strategies
Your Instructor
Lindsey Zirker MS, RDN, LD
Lindsey has spent over 20 years specializing in renal nutrition — and she’s just as passionate about it today as when she started. As lead clinical dietitian at the Kidney Nutrition Institute (and previously more than a decade at the Idaho Kidney Center), she’s worked alongside clinicians in every corner of renal care.
She writes a monthly column for Renal, Urology and Transplant journal and has been published in multiple scientific papers, but what truly sets her apart is her ability to take complex nutritional science and make it practical. Lindsey blends cutting-edge research with real-world application so dietitians not only understand the “why” behind best practices, but also the “how” to make them work for patients in everyday clinical settings.
