Conference call topic:
Understanding the Affects of Protein and Sodium in Renal Disease

This conference call will provide a general overview of protein and sodium. The following topics are covered:

• An overview of protein and sodium
• How the body utilizes protein and sodium
• The importance of limiting sodium intake
• Why kidney patients may need to monitor protein intake at various stages of kidney disease
• An overview of high sodium foods and good alternatives
• Possible protein alternatives

Speakers:
Angelo Capozzoli, RD, CSR, LD
Angelo Capozzoli is the president of Southeast Clinical Nutrition Centers, Inc., an Atlanta-based practice of registered dietitians who help people with chronic kidney disease manage their condition through medical nutrition therapy and lifestyle changes. Angelo is a board-certified specialist in renal nutrition. He holds memberships in the American Dietetic Association, the Georgia Dietetic Association and the Georgia Council of Renal Nutrition. Angelo's practice slogan is, "Don't diet. Live it!"(TM).

Marianne Hutton, RD, CSR, CDE
As a lecturer, author and consultant, Marianne specializes in diabetes, renal nutrition and lifestyle improvement. She has co-authored the popular cook book, Kidney Friendly Comfort Foods. Marianne is a member of the American Dietetic Association's (ADA) Diabetes Care and Education Practice Group, Nutrition Entrepreneurs Practice Group and Renal Practice Group. She has worked in a variety of clinical settings including several kidney disease clinics.

Date:
July 29, 2009

Time:
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. ET

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Register:
Please call AAKP at (800) 749-AAKP.

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