Journal of Renal Nutrition
Volume 16, Issue 2 , Pages 160-167 , April 2006

Scope of Practice in Renal Nutrition

  • Laura D. Byham-Gray, PhD, RD, CNSD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Primary Care, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, School of Health Related Professions, Graduate Programs in Clinical Nutrition, Stratford, NJ
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Laura D. Byham-Gray, PhD, RD, CNSD, Department of Primary Care, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, School of Health Related Professions, Graduate Programs in Clinical Nutrition, University Educational Center, Room 2111, 40 East Laurel Road, Stratford, NJ 08084
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  • Karen Wiesen, MS, RD, LD

      Affiliations

    • Barnes Jewish Dialysis Center, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
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  • Jill Goode, MS, RD, LDN

      Affiliations

    • Department of Human Environmental Sciences, University of North Alabama, School of Education, Florence, AL

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PII: S1051-2276(06)00012-4

doi: 10.1053/j.jrn.2006.01.010

Journal of Renal Nutrition
Volume 16, Issue 2 , Pages 160-167 , April 2006

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