The site also mentions a role in informing policymakers about issues of relevant to kidney and nutrition communities and the patients.

[2] ISRNM member can be any person holding the degree of M.D., D.O., MBBS, or Ph.D. "or its equivalent who has demonstrated a major, active and continuing interest in nutrition or metabolism in renal disease and renal failure shall be eligible for membership in the Society.

"[3] In the mid-1970s, there was increased scientific research concerning abnormal metabolism of proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals in renal disease and the nutritional management of patients with renal disease had changed as a result of these new developments.

After that time, it began to co-publish the Journal of Renal Nutrition with the National Kidney Foundation and publish position papers.

[2][4] The scientific meetings are referred to as the "International Congress in Renal Nutrition and Metabolism" and organized every second year.