Publications

Patel J., Kalantar-Zadeh K., Betz M., Joshi S. A Low-Protein, Plant-Dominant Gluten-Free Diet for Immunoglobulin A Nephropathy and Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis. AKDH. 2023;30(6):517-522.

Betz M., Penniston KL. Primary Contributors to Dietary Acid Load in Patients with Urolithiasis. J Renal Nutr. Jun 22;S1051-2276(22)00107-8.

Betz M., Nemec K., Zisman A. Plant Based Diets in Kidney Disease: Nephrology Professionals Perspective. J Renal Nutr. 2022;32(5):552-559.

Betz M., Nemec K., Zisman A. Patient Perception of Plant Based Diets for Kidney Disease. J Renal Nutr. Sep 22;S1051-2276(22)00165-0.

Betz M., Coe, F., Chapman, A. Agreement of Food Records and 24-Hour Urine Studies in Clinical Practice. J Renal Nutr. 2022;32(1):P51-57.

Betz M. Whole Diet Approach to Calcium Oxalate Kidney Stone Prevention. J Renal Nutr. 2022;32(1):e11-e17.

Betz M. Enteral Nutrition and Risk of Kidney Stones. Support Line. 2021;43(5):4-8.

Betz, M., Steenes, A., Peterson, L., Saunders, M. Knowledge of Renal Diet Restrictions in Patients with Non-Dialysis Dependent Chronic Kidney Disease Stages 3-5. Renal Soc Australas J. 2021;17(1):24-33.

Betz, M. MNT in a Virtual World: A Renal Dietitian’s Perspective. 2021. J Ren Nutr. 2021;31(5):541-542.

Betz, M., Steenes, A., Peterson, L., Saunders, M. Knowledge Does Not Correspond to Adherence of Renal Diet Restrictions in Patients with CKD Stage 3-5. J Ren Nutr. 2021;31(4):351-360.

Betz, M. Nutrition for Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease. Renal Nutrition Forum. 2020; 39(2):3-7.

Betz, M., Chapman, A. Autosomal Dominant Kidney Disease Patients are Not Meeting Nutrition Recommendations. Renal Nutrition Forum. 2019; 38(1):3-5.

Betz, M. (2019). Nutrition Support and End-of-Life Considerations for the Older Adult.  In Nutrition for the Older Adult (Third Ed) (pp. 515-539). Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.

Betz, M. The MIND Diet May Help Prevent Alzheimer’s and Cognitive Decline. The Spectrum. Winter 2016.

Betz, M. The MIND Diet May Oppugn Cognitive Decline. Today’s Geri Med. 2015; 8:24.

Brown B., Roehl K., Betz M. Enteral Nutrition Formula Selection: Current Evidence and Implications for Practice.  Nutr in Clin Pract. 2015; 30:652-659.

Betz. M., Uzueta A., Rasmussen H., Gregoire M, Vanderwall C., Witowich G. Knowledge, use and perceptions of probiotics and prebiotics in hospitalized patients. Nutr & Diet. 2015; 72: 261-266.

Peer-Reviewed Presentations

Betz M., Penniston K. Despite Higher Oxalate Content, Whole Grains Should Be Encouraged in Patients with a History of Calcium Oxalate Kidney Stones. Poster presentation at Food and Nutrition Conference & Expo 2022.

Betz M. Time Spent Verifying & Private Insurance Plan Coverage of MNT for CKD. Poster presentation at Food and Nutrition Conference & Expo 2021.

Betz M., Saunders M. Dietary Potassium Does Not Correspond to Hyperkalemia. Poster presentation at National Kidney Foundation’s Spring Clinical Meeting 2021.

Betz M., Nemec K., Zisman A. Perception of Plant Based Diets for CKD. Poster presentation at National Kidney Foundation’s Spring Clinical Meeting 2021.

Betz, M., Coe, F. Correlation Between Dietary Components Measured in 24-Hour Urine Tests and Food Records in Nephrology Patients. Accepted for poster presentation at Food and Nutrition Conference & Expo 2020.

Betz M, Steenes A., Peterson L., Saunders M. Knowledge Difference of Renal Diet by Socioeconomic & Clinical Factors in a Non-Dialysis CKD Population. March 2020. Poster presentation at National Kidney Foundation’s Virtual Spring Clinical Meeting 2020.

Betz M., Steenes A., Peterson L., Saunders M. Knowledge of Sodium, Potassium & Phosphorus in Patients with Non-Dialysis Dependent Chronic Kidney Disease Stages 3b-5. October 2019. Poster presentation at Food and Nutrition Conference & Expo 2019.

Betz M., Chapman A. Description and Variability of Dietary Intake in Patients with Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease. October 2018. Poster presentation at Kidney Week; American Society of Nephrology 2018.

Betz M., Chapman A., Peterson S. Patients with Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease are Not Meeting Nutrition Recommendations. October 2018. Poster presentation at Food and Nutrition Conference & Expo 2018.

Betz M.V., Peterson S., Sowa D. Relationship between Subjective Global Assessment and Functional Independence Measurements among Acute Rehabilitation Patients. October 2015. Poster presentation at Food and Nutrition Conference & Expo 2015.

Betz M., Peterson S., Sowa D. Improved Calorie and Protein Intake Following Implementation of Formed Pureed Foods. February 2015. Poster presentation at Clinical Nutrition Week 2015.

Betz M., Coltman A., Peterson S., Andrews A., Walrath M., Roehl K., Bacon C., Sowa D. Predictors of Poor Oral Intake in Hospitalized Geriatric Patients. October 2013. Poster presentation at Food and Nutrition Conference & Expo 2013.

Betz M., Uzeta A., Rasmussen H., Gregoire M., Vanderwall C, Witowich G. Knowledge, Use and Perceptions of Probiotics and Prebiotics in Rush University Medical Center Patients. Poster presentation at Food and Nutrition Conference & Expo 2012.

Oral Presentations

Betz M., Penniston K. Consumption of Whole Grains and of Fruits & Vegetables, But Not Fruits or Vegetables Alone, is Associated with Higher Urinary Citrate Excretion. Research on Calculus Kinetics (ROCK Society) Annual meeting. Boston, MA. February 2023.

Protein, CKD & Older Adults: What to do? Maryland Dietetics in Health Care Communities. Virtual. October 2022.

Improved Outcomes in CKD with a Plant Forward Approach. West Suburban Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics. Virtual. October 2022.

Individualized Nutrition for Kidney Stone Prevention. Nebraska Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Annual Conference. Virtual. April 2022.

Protein, CKD & Older Adults: What to do? Healthy Aging Dietetic Practice Group. Virtual. March 2022.

Beyond Bananas: Nutritional Management of Potassium in CKD. Renal Grand Grounds, Section of Nephrology, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL. December 2021.

Success Stores: Reaching Aging Populations. Healthy Aging Dietetic Practice Group Virtual Conference. May 2021.

Nutrition as a Main Intervention to Delay Dialysis. Illinois Council on Renal Nutrition Spring Clinical Meeting. Virtual. May 2021.

Nutrition as a Main Intervention to Delay Dialysis. National Kidney Foundation Spring Clinical Meeting. Virtual. April 2021.

KDOQI Diet Guidelines Update & Plant Based Diets in CKD. Chicago Dietetic Association. Virtual. September 2020.

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