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

Becky Dorner

August 18, 2025

Nutrition News & Information

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 medications, such as semaglutide and tirzepatide, have demonstrated remarkable results in clinical trials, often leading to astounding levels…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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

The Importance of Being Regulatory Ready in Long Term Care: A Registered Dietitian Nutritionist’s Perspective

In the world of long-term care (LTC), registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) play a critical role in ensuring the health and well-being of residents. Responsibilities encompass a wide range of tasks,…

The Importance of Being Regulatory Ready in Long Term Care: A Registered Dietitian Nutritionist’s Perspective

In the world of long-term care (LTC), registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) play a critical role in ensuring the health and well-being of…

MNT for Kidney Disease – What are the Best Resources for MNT?

If you ask any clinical dietitian what the most challenging subject is for patients to understand and adopt, a common answer is “renal disease.” Most registered dietitian nutritionists (RDN) working…

MNT for Kidney Disease – What are the Best Resources for MNT?

If you ask any clinical dietitian what the most challenging subject is for patients to understand and adopt, a common answer is…

Praise for Becky Dorner & Associates

This self study course is well done as it requires a full and thorough reading of the Appendix PP, which gives detailed guidance for surveyors in just about every situation that may arise in a facility. RDNs would benefit from this course…

State Operations Manual Appendix PP- Guidance to Surveyors for Long Term Care Facilities Course
Lori Stevens, RD, LDN

I learned a lot about the benefits of time-restricted eating with this CPE program! Before taking this course, I mistakenly believed time-restricted eating was simply about calorie restriction. A better understanding of the research and the metabolic benefits of time-restricted eating will…

Time-Restricted Eating, Energy Intake, and Dietary Quality Self-Study course
Lori Stevens, RD, LDN

This CPE program gives a more in-depth review of the important role that plant-based nutrition has in health and chronic conditions. Since this topic touches every nutrition professional’s lives, this is an excellent topic to use for an assessment of knowledge and…

Using a Whole-Foods, Plant-Based Eating Pattern to Support Disease Management Course
Amy Hess-Fischl, MS, RDN, LDN, BC-ADM, CDCES

This CPE course encourages RDNs and NDTRs to continue to demonstrate their value as a part of the interdisciplinary team and to assert themselves into becoming a leader within their facilities and workplaces.

Justifying the Need for Quality Measures and Nutrition-Focused Quality Improvement Programs in Skilled Nursing Facilities
Elizabeth Reynolds, RDN, LD

This is a timely course because due to expanded legalization of cannabis, all clinicians including registered dietitians will likely encounter clients who use cannabis and they need to be aware of its safety, efficacy and health implications. The course reviews potential therapeutic…

Cardiovascular Health: Medical Marijuana & Recreational Cannabis Use
Mary P. Osak, RD, CSG

I am thankful that this program will be available to practitioners to provide accurate, current and evidence based information on gluten related disorders.

Gluten Free Living: A Comprehensive Guide
Pamela Cureton, RDN, LDN

This CPE program provides a great opportunity for health professionals to understand ways to move toward Medicine 3.0 which is founded in prevention.

Understanding Longevity: The Art and Science of Extending Life
SeAnne Waite, PhD, RDN, LD

This is a much needed focus area for clinicians. I work in behavioral health and so many people, RDs included, completely neglect healthy eating basics as part of their interaction with patients. My patients often have extremely unhealthy, erratic eating habits. Many…

Stronger Mental Health through Diet and Lifestyle Course
Lori Stevens, RD, LDN

This continuing education program reviews important concepts surrounding fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance. It is an informative course for nutrition professionals, especially those working in clinical settings with patients who are more complex. The case study format provides real-life application, while the…

Understanding Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Disorders: Key Aspects for Nutrition Professionals Course
Aimee Shea, MPH, RDN, CCMS, LD

Who can debate that plant-based eating isn’t the most healthful way to reduce the risk of chronic disease? As a nutrition professional, it is imperative that the RDN understands the science behind this eating style and can succintly teach families how to…

Plant Based Eating Course
Sue Linja, RDN, LD