Jessica Strawn, MA, RD, LD

Jessica Strawn, MA, RD, LD, is a registered dietitian who has almost 12 years of experience in renal dietetics and more than 16 years of experience in dietetics. She is passionate about helping her patients live longer, healthier lives and have more time with their families.

Articles by Jessica Strawn, MA, RD, LD

Encourage Patients to Add Produce to Their Diets

Jessica Strawn, MA, RD, LDNephrology Times | March 26, 2025

Health professionals should promote the benefits of fruits and vegetables, especially to patients receiving dialysis.

Why Providers Need to Acknowledge the Patient’s ‘Trauma Tree’

Jessica Strawn, MA, RD, LDNephrology Times | February 12, 2025

Jessica Strawn explains why being aware of patients' past trauma should be of concern to kidney care providers.

FDA Requests Comments on Nation’s Food Supply: Why Kidney Care Providers Should Respond

Jessica Strawn, MA, RD, LDNephrology Times | November 20, 2024

The FDA has requested comments to help shape the development of a program assessing chemicals in food post-market.

Preventing Patient Hospitalization During the Holiday Season

Jessica Strawn, MA, RD, LDEnd-Stage Renal Disease | November 11, 2024

Dietitian Jessica Strawn offers tips on how to prevent dialysis patient hospitalizations during the holidays.

Guiding Dialysis Patients to Better Dietary Choices

Jessica Strawn, MA, RD, LDEnd-Stage Renal Disease | October 16, 2024

Dietitian Jessica Strawn shares suggestions for helping patients on dialysis choose protein supplement sources.

Protein Needs for Dialysis Patients: When and How to Meet Them

Jessica Strawn, MA, RD, LDNephrology Times | August 20, 2024

A dietitian studied the effects of education and protein bar consumption on albumin levels in dialysis patients.

How Can Clinicians Help Patients With Heart Catheters Convert to AVF Placement?

Jessica Strawn, MA, RD, LDEnd-Stage Renal Disease | July 16, 2024

Dietitian Jessica Strawn shared her ideas on how to educate patients about changing from heart catheters to AVF for dialysis.