Abnormality in metabolism is an onslaught on key organs of the body, the kidney, the liver, the pancreas, the stomach, the heart and the brain, Because of this the scientific research concerning abnormal metabolism of protein, lipid, carbohydrate, vitamins and minerals in renal disease has progressed with leaps and bound. As a result of these new developments, the nutritional management of patients with renal disease had changed dramatically. The Society of Renal Nutrition & Metabolism is the brain child of Padmashree awardee Dr Anil Bhalla, Head Department of Nephrology Sir Ganga Ram Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi who felt the need of bringing to light importance of nutrition in renal patients through an official society. His flame of thought was carried forward by Dr Anita Saxena, Associate Professor, Department of Nephrology, SGPGIMS, who got the by-laws framed and got the society registered. The Society will be formally inaugurated on 23rd November 2014 with its First National Scientific Activity "Workshop of Renal Nutrition" on 23rd November 2014. Society SRNM, the first of its kind society in India. It will have an important bearing on fraternity of nephrologists.

The inspiration of Society of Renal Nutrition and Metabolism (SRNM) is deeply rooted in the oldest International Society of Renal Nutrition" which has given to the world statements and guidelines for nutritional management of renal patients.

The Society of Renal Nutrition & Metabolism (SRNM) is the first and foremost Indian scientific organization dedicated to the entire spectrum of nutrition and metabolism in kidney disease. Its members include practicing nephrologists, basic clinical scientists, physicians and dietitians.

The society will work through its annual multidisciplinary International Conference Journal of Renal Nutrition and Metabolism. An important goal of SRNM is to disseminate practice of renal nutrition among physicians and dieticians through Annual Advanced Course.