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Ep 16 - The Truth About Weight Loss and Kidney Health

Ep 16 - The Truth About Weight Loss and Kidney Health

Update: 2025-10-21
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In this episode of Kidney Nutrition Nuggets, Summer shares her conversation from the Kidney Confidence Today Summit — one that quickly became a fan favorite among participants. Joined by fellow renal dietitian Michelle McMurtry, she dives into one of the most misunderstood topics in kidney care: weight loss.


If you’ve ever been told to “just lose weight” for your kidney health, without any guidance on how, this episode will give you the clarity and confidence you’ve been missing.


🎧 Tune in to learn: Why weight loss messages in CKD can be misleading — and even harmful The difference between intentional and restrictive weight loss How to focus on kidney-protective nutrition instead of diet culture


👉 Ready to learn more? Join Summer’s free masterclass: “Weight Loss for CKD: 5 Mistakes You’re Making and How to Fix Them” by clicking HERE!

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Ep 16 - The Truth About Weight Loss and Kidney Health

Ep 16 - The Truth About Weight Loss and Kidney Health

Summer Van Arsdale, RD, CSR, CCTD, LD, FNKF