Advances in Chronic Kidney Disease
Volume 12, Issue 1 , Pages 96-106 , January 2005

Outcomes research in nutrition and chronic kidney disease: Perspectives, issues in practice, and processes for improvement

  • Laura D. Byham-Gray

      Affiliations

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

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doi: 10.1053/j.ackd.2004.10.012

Advances in Chronic Kidney Disease
Volume 12, Issue 1 , Pages 96-106 , January 2005

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