Approximately 1 in 3 Australians are at risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD), which accounts for around 17% of hospitalisations and 11% of all deaths. Because 90% of kidney function can be lost before symptoms manifest, only 10% of people with CKD are aware they have this condition. This means that over 1.5 million Australians are unaware they likely have CKD, yet it is still under-recognised and may go undiagnosed.

Prevention, early detection and treatment are crucial for kidney disease because chronic kidney damage is often permanent. The two most common and significant risk factors of CKD are diabetes and high blood pressure, which are responsible for up to two-thirds of cases. A diet centred around eating whole plant foods is protective against the development of CKD and can directly address the root cause of the majority of CKD cases.

This webinar will inform GPs how an eating pattern focussed on unprocessed plant foods can reduce the risks of developing CKD. They can then use this to recommend diet and lifestyle modifications to their patients to prevent the comorbidities leading to CKD.

By the end of this activity, attendees will be able to:

  • Describe two pathophysiological processes leading to the development of chronic kidney disease.
  • Identify at least three features of an eating pattern that can be beneficial for preventing and managing chronic kidney disease.
  • Name tools and techniques to support patients suffering from chronic kidney disease to transition to a whole food plant-based diet.


CPD Hours

This activity is approved for 2.5 CPD hours (Educational Activities) with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) and 2.5 PDP hours with the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM).

To obtain the full 2.5 CPD hours for this on-demand activity you are required to read the two papers provided and complete the quiz questions based on these.
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Speaker

Dr Anis Ta’eed is a Nephrologist from Melbourne, currently living in Fiji, who is passionate about the benefits of whole food plant-based diets for kidney health as well as for overall chronic disease management.

Dr Ta’eed has been a member of Doctors For Nutrition since attending the inaugural Nutrition in Healthcare Conference in February 2019. He has since presented at the second conference in 2023 on the topic of Type 2 Diabetes. He’s become one of the charity’s valued expert volunteers.

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