The CDC’s website includes information on promoting kidney health, preventing and controlling risk factors for CKD, and raising awareness on diagnosis and treatments.
DaVita Kidney Care
DaVita.com
Worldwide dialysis company with information on kidney disease, dialysis, and nutrition.
Edith Yang, RD, CSR, CLT, Healthy Mission Dietitian, Inc.
HealthyMissionDietitian.com
One-on-one nutrition counseling with a board-certified renal registered dietitian.
Find a CKD Dietitian
Sites.google.com/view/ckdrd/home
Resource to find a dietitian specializing in kidney disease near you.
Find a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
EatRight.org/find-an-expert
Resource to find a registered dietitian near you.
Flavis
Flavis.com/en
Food products for those with chronic kidney disease.
Fresenius Kidney Care
FreseniusKidneyCare.com
Worldwide dialysis company with information on kidney disease, dialysis, and nutrition.
Kidney Disease Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO)
KDIGO.org
KDIGO is a global nonprofit organization that provides evidence-based guidelines for practice to clinicians and patients with kidney disease.
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
NIDDK.nih.gov
Information and education on diabetes and kidney disease from the National Institute of Health.
National Kidney Foundation
Kidney.org
A national resource for patients to learn more about kidney disease and a place where they can get support and connect with others.
Satellite Healthcare
SatelliteHealth.com
National dialysis company with information on kidney disease and dialysis.
USDA Food Database
FDC.nal.usda.gov
Resource on the nutritional content information on foods.
US Renal Care
USRenalCare.com
National dialysis company with information on kidney disease, dialysis, and nutrition.
US Food and Drug Administration, Food Labeling and Nutrition
FDA.gov/food/food-labeling-nutrition
Information on the new food labels and how to read them.
2015–2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans
DietaryGuidelines.gov/current-dietary-guidelines/2015-2020-dietary-guidelines
Diet and lifestyle recommendations for Americans.
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Acknowledgments
I’d like to thank my husband for being my biggest fan and supporting me through this endeavor, and for being my primary taste tester. A big thank-you to my daughters, Penelope and Charlotte. Penny: You are so sweet, thoughtful, strong, brave, and an amazing big sister; thank you for being so patient. Charlotte: You timed things better than I ever could have imagined; thank you for being such a sweetheart and so easygoing.
Thank you to my parents for always supporting me and allowing me to pursue my life goals and desires. I’d also like to thank my parents as well as my in-laws for helping me entertain my children as I secretly write a cookbook.
Thank you to my colleagues and friends Nancy, Jessica, and Connie for their constant love, encouragement, and support.
Thank you to my editor, Rachelle, and the team at Callisto Media for giving me the opportunity to write a cookbook and supporting me throughout the entire process.
Finally, a big thank-you to all my clients for being my inspiration for this cookbook.
About the Author
EDITH YANG, RD, CSR, CLT, is a registered dietitian board-certified in renal nutrition, a certified LEAP therapist, and the owner of Healthy Mission Dietitian, Inc. Edith has experience working with a variety of patients and is passionate about all things related to food. Her goal is to teach and empower people to properly fuel and nourish their bodies to live happy, healthy lives and prevent many chronic illnesses. Edith is based in Los Angeles, California, where she lives with her husband and two daughters. She enjoys spending time with her family, exploring Los Angeles and eating her way through the
city. For more information on Edith, her practice, and working with her, visit her at HealthyMissionDietitian.com.
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