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Nutritional Priorities for GLP-1 Therapy: A Guide for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists

The use of glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists and related combination medications (referred to as GLP-1 medications) has surged in recent years as a powerful tool for obesity treatment. These…

Nutritional Priorities for GLP-1 Therapy: A Guide for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists

The use of glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists and related combination medications (referred to as GLP-1 medications) has surged in recent years…

The Crucial Link Between Nutrition and Cancer Care: Understanding Malnutrition’s Impact on Recovery

Cancer is a complex and multifaceted disease that affects individuals across the lifespan. With neoplastic diseases now the second leading cause of death worldwide, comprehensive and compassionate care is more…

The Crucial Link Between Nutrition and Cancer Care: Understanding Malnutrition’s Impact on Recovery

Cancer is a complex and multifaceted disease that affects individuals across the lifespan. With neoplastic diseases now the second leading cause of…

CMS Regulations for Nursing Homes: Using the Nutrition Critical Element Pathway

Understanding the Nutrition Critical Element Pathway Understanding the CMS Nutrition Critical Element Pathway – and ensuring your team does, too – can have a significant impact during a state survey.…

CMS Regulations for Nursing Homes: Using the Nutrition Critical Element Pathway

Understanding the Nutrition Critical Element Pathway Understanding the CMS Nutrition Critical Element Pathway – and ensuring your team does, too – can…

Accurately Completing the MDS 3.0 for Optimal Care and Reimbursement

The Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) created the Minimum Data Set Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) Manual to offer guidance on effectively providing appropriate…

Accurately Completing the MDS 3.0 for Optimal Care and Reimbursement

The Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) created the Minimum Data Set Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI)…

Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2025-2030

What’s New? It’s 2025 – so when will we see the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030? According to the USDA and Department of Health and Human Services, they will be…

Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2025-2030

What’s New? It’s 2025 – so when will we see the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030? According to the USDA and Department…

Gut Health: Help Your Patients Develop a Healthy Microbiome and Manage Chronic Disease

Introduction According to the CDC, 60% of U.S. adults live with at least one chronic disease and 40% have two or more (1). Dietary approaches are a cornerstone of managing…

Gut Health: Help Your Patients Develop a Healthy Microbiome and Manage Chronic Disease

Introduction According to the CDC, 60% of U.S. adults live with at least one chronic disease and 40% have two or more…

Nutrition Interventions Help Reduce Hospital Readmissions

Introduction As part of the Affordable Care Act, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), highlighted the need for continuously improving the quality of patient care. One specific point…

Nutrition Interventions Help Reduce Hospital Readmissions

Introduction As part of the Affordable Care Act, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), highlighted the need for continuously improving…

The FDA Food Code 2024 Supplement: Key Changes for Food Service Operations

In 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration celebrated 30 years of the Food Code, a model that illustrates best practices for safe food handling in all establishments. Local, state,…

The FDA Food Code 2024 Supplement: Key Changes for Food Service Operations

In 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration celebrated 30 years of the Food Code, a model that illustrates best practices for…

Food Service Questions

Common Questions/Answers Food Safety Citations What are some common citations related to food safety, and can you give suggestions on how to avoid/correct them? Examples of Common Citations Related to…

Food Service Questions

Common Questions/Answers Food Safety Citations What are some common citations related to food safety, and can you give suggestions on how to…

Clinical Questions

Common Questions/Answers Fluids and Hydration What items should be counted in a fluid restriction? All fluids consumed are counted in a fluid restriction in millileters (mL): 1 ounce = 2…

Clinical Questions

Common Questions/Answers Fluids and Hydration What items should be counted in a fluid restriction? All fluids consumed are counted in a fluid…

Which Nutrition Screening Tool Should I Use?

Nutrition screening is the process of identifying individuals who are at nutrition risk and referring those who would benefit from the nutrition care process to the registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN)1.…

Which Nutrition Screening Tool Should I Use?

Nutrition screening is the process of identifying individuals who are at nutrition risk and referring those who would benefit from the nutrition…

CMS Regulations for Nursing Homes Regarding Meal Times and the 14 Hour Rule

CMS Regulations for Nursing Homes

CMS Regulations for Nursing Homes Regarding Meal Times and the 14 Hour Rule

CMS Regulations for Nursing Homes

Becky Dorner Blog

Blog Posts written by Becky Dorner

Nutritional Priorities for GLP-1 Therapy: A Guide for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists

Nutritional Priorities for GLP-1 Therapy: A Guide for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists

The Crucial Link Between Nutrition and Cancer Care: Understanding Malnutrition’s Impact on Recovery

The Crucial Link Between Nutrition and Cancer Care: Understanding Malnutrition’s Impact on Recovery

CMS Regulations for Nursing Homes: Using the Nutrition Critical Element Pathway

CMS Regulations for Nursing Homes: Using the Nutrition Critical Element Pathway

Accurately Completing the MDS 3.0 for Optimal Care and Reimbursement

Accurately Completing the MDS 3.0 for Optimal Care and Reimbursement

Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2025-2030

Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2025-2030

Gut Health: Help Your Patients Develop a Healthy Microbiome and Manage Chronic Disease

Gut Health: Help Your Patients Develop a Healthy Microbiome and Manage Chronic Disease

Nutrition Interventions Help Reduce Hospital Readmissions

Nutrition Interventions Help Reduce Hospital Readmissions

The FDA Food Code 2024 Supplement: Key Changes for Food Service Operations

The FDA Food Code 2024 Supplement: Key Changes for Food Service Operations

Food Service Questions

Food Service Questions

Clinical Questions

Clinical Questions

Which Nutrition Screening Tool Should I Use?

Which Nutrition Screening Tool Should I Use?

CMS Regulations for Nursing Homes Regarding Meal Times and the 14 Hour Rule

CMS Regulations for Nursing Homes Regarding Meal Times and the 14 Hour Rule

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