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Beyond Calories: 5 Questions to Ask Before Weaning Parenteral Nutrition

When is a patient ready to begin weaning from parenteral nutrition (PN)? The answer involves more than determining whether they are consuming enough calories. Gastrointestinal (GI) function, nutrient absorption, hydration,…

Beyond Calories: 5 Questions to Ask Before Weaning Parenteral Nutrition

When is a patient ready to begin weaning from parenteral nutrition (PN)? The answer involves more than determining whether they are consuming…

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Menopause and Weight Gain: What Nutrition Professionals Need to Know

Key Points: Does menopause cause weight gain? Not exactly. Weight commonly increases in midlife, with reduced physical activity and muscle loss. Hormone changes and menopausal symptoms also impact metabolic health.…

Menopause and Weight Gain: What Nutrition Professionals Need to Know

Key Points: Does menopause cause weight gain? Not exactly. Weight commonly increases in midlife, with reduced physical activity and muscle loss. Hormone…

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Cyclospora Outbreak 2026: What Every Food and Nutrition Professional Needs to Know

As confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis surge across the United States, food and nutrition professionals are fielding more questions about food safety, fresh produce, and protecting patients who are immunocompromised. To…

Cyclospora Outbreak 2026: What Every Food and Nutrition Professional Needs to Know

As confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis surge across the United States, food and nutrition professionals are fielding more questions about food safety, fresh…

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Is Rising CO₂ Quietly Making Our Food Less Nutritious?

Is Rising CO₂ Quietly Making Our Food Less Nutritious? Short answer: Yes, new research shows rising atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO₂) is reducing zinc, iron, and protein in dozens of staple…

Is Rising CO₂ Quietly Making Our Food Less Nutritious?

Is Rising CO₂ Quietly Making Our Food Less Nutritious? Short answer: Yes, new research shows rising atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO₂) is reducing…

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Diet and Nutrition Care Manual Improves Patient Care and Regulatory Compliance

Providing consistent, high-quality nutrition care is increasingly challenging as patient acuity and case complexity rise, and practice guidelines continue to evolve in healthcare settings. Dietitians and interdisciplinary teams must interpret…

Diet and Nutrition Care Manual Improves Patient Care and Regulatory Compliance

Providing consistent, high-quality nutrition care is increasingly challenging as patient acuity and case complexity rise, and practice guidelines continue to evolve in…

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What Is Lifestyle Medicine—and What Does It Mean for Dietitians?

Chronic diseases are now among the leading drivers of disability, healthcare spending, and reduced quality of life in the United States (1). According to the CDC, 76.4% of U.S. adults…

What Is Lifestyle Medicine—and What Does It Mean for Dietitians?

Chronic diseases are now among the leading drivers of disability, healthcare spending, and reduced quality of life in the United States (1).…

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The Essential Policy & Procedure Manual: Why a Strong Manual is Crucial for Healthcare Food and Nutrition Services

Maintaining up-to-date policies and procedures in healthcare is becoming increasingly complex as regulatory requirements, clinical guidelines, and food safety standards continue to evolve. Foodservice and nutrition teams must stay aligned…

The Essential Policy & Procedure Manual: Why a Strong Manual is Crucial for Healthcare Food and Nutrition Services

Maintaining up-to-date policies and procedures in healthcare is becoming increasingly complex as regulatory requirements, clinical guidelines, and food safety standards continue to…

Maximizing Nutritional Value with Fortified Foods

Many patients cannot meet their nutritional needs through standard meals alone. Fortified foods provide a practical, food-first strategy to improve intake without increasing volume. What are fortified foods? Fortified foods…

Maximizing Nutritional Value with Fortified Foods

Many patients cannot meet their nutritional needs through standard meals alone. Fortified foods provide a practical, food-first strategy to improve intake without…

CMS F812: How to Prevent Long-Term Care Survey Citations

F812, 483.60(i) Food Safety Requirements – Procure, store, prepare, distribute, and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food safety – continues to rank among the most frequent survey…

CMS F812: How to Prevent Long-Term Care Survey Citations

F812, 483.60(i) Food Safety Requirements – Procure, store, prepare, distribute, and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food safety –…

Turning Nutrition Knowledge into Action: The Role of Culinary Medicine

What people eat has a direct impact on health outcomes, yet changing food consumption patterns in the United States create growing challenges for chronic disease prevention and management. In 2024,…

Turning Nutrition Knowledge into Action: The Role of Culinary Medicine

What people eat has a direct impact on health outcomes, yet changing food consumption patterns in the United States create growing challenges…

Decoding the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans: What Nutrition Professionals Need to Know

The release of the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs), 2025–2030, marks an important moment for nutrition professionals. As the foundation for federal nutrition policy, public health messaging, and many…

Decoding the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans: What Nutrition Professionals Need to Know

The release of the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs), 2025–2030, marks an important moment for nutrition professionals. As the foundation for…

2026 Standards of Care in Diabetes: Key Updates Every Nutrition Professional Should Know

The 2026 Standards of Care in Diabetes, released by the American Diabetes Association (ADA), reflect a rapidly evolving diabetes care landscape – one that increasingly depends on nutrition expertise, individualized…

2026 Standards of Care in Diabetes: Key Updates Every Nutrition Professional Should Know

The 2026 Standards of Care in Diabetes, released by the American Diabetes Association (ADA), reflect a rapidly evolving diabetes care landscape –…

Becky Dorner Blog

Blog Posts written by Suzie

Beyond Calories: 5 Questions to Ask Before Weaning Parenteral Nutrition

Beyond Calories: 5 Questions to Ask Before Weaning Parenteral Nutrition

Menopause and Weight Gain: What Nutrition Professionals Need to Know

Menopause and Weight Gain: What Nutrition Professionals Need to Know

Cyclospora Outbreak 2026: What Every Food and Nutrition Professional Needs to Know

Cyclospora Outbreak 2026: What Every Food and Nutrition Professional Needs to Know

Is Rising CO₂ Quietly Making Our Food Less Nutritious?

Is Rising CO₂ Quietly Making Our Food Less Nutritious?

Diet and Nutrition Care Manual Improves Patient Care and Regulatory Compliance

Diet and Nutrition Care Manual Improves Patient Care and Regulatory Compliance

What Is Lifestyle Medicine—and What Does It Mean for Dietitians?

What Is Lifestyle Medicine—and What Does It Mean for Dietitians?

The Essential Policy & Procedure Manual: Why a Strong Manual is Crucial for Healthcare Food and Nutrition Services

The Essential Policy & Procedure Manual: Why a Strong Manual is Crucial for Healthcare Food and Nutrition Services

Maximizing Nutritional Value with Fortified Foods

Maximizing Nutritional Value with Fortified Foods

CMS F812: How to Prevent Long-Term Care Survey Citations

CMS F812: How to Prevent Long-Term Care Survey Citations

Turning Nutrition Knowledge into Action: The Role of Culinary Medicine

Turning Nutrition Knowledge into Action: The Role of Culinary Medicine

Decoding the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans: What Nutrition Professionals Need to Know

Decoding the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans: What Nutrition Professionals Need to Know

2026 Standards of Care in Diabetes: Key Updates Every Nutrition Professional Should Know

2026 Standards of Care in Diabetes: Key Updates Every Nutrition Professional Should Know

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