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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 provide evidence-based guidance within your scope of practice, you need to understand what Cyclospora is, recognize concerns that…
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Since 1993, Becky Dorner & Associates has provided CDR-approved continuing education programs and publications that empower healthcare professionals to deliver excellent care.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Maintaining up-to-date policies and procedures in healthcare is becoming increasingly complex as regulatory requirements, clinical guidelines, and food safety standards continue to…
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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…
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Many patients cannot meet their nutritional needs through standard meals alone. Fortified foods provide a practical, food-first strategy to improve intake without…
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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…
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F812, 483.60(i) Food Safety Requirements – Procure, store, prepare, distribute, and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food safety –…
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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,…
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What people eat has a direct impact on health outcomes, yet changing food consumption patterns in the United States create growing challenges…
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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…
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The release of the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs), 2025–2030, marks an important moment for nutrition professionals. As the foundation for…
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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…
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The 2026 Standards of Care in Diabetes, released by the American Diabetes Association (ADA), reflect a rapidly evolving diabetes care landscape –…
Why Food Systems Are Now Central to Nutrition Practice
What the Updated EAT-Lancet Commission Means for Nutrition Professionals Food choices influence far more than individual nutrient intake. They shape long term health outcomes, environmental stability, and social equity. The…
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What the Updated EAT-Lancet Commission Means for Nutrition Professionals Food choices influence far more than individual nutrient intake. They shape long term…
What Nutrition Professionals Need to Know About the 2025 Hypertension Guidelines
Hypertension remains the most common and most modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, and cognitive decline. The American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association Joint Committee…
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Hypertension remains the most common and most modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, and cognitive decline. The American College…
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…
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The use of glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists and related combination medications (referred to as GLP-1 medications) has surged in recent years…
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BDA programs provide high-quality continuing education opportunities for nutrition professionals that cover a wide range of pertinent topics. BDA courses help ensure that dietetic practitioners remain current and knowledgeable about the latest nutrition science.
Aimee Shea, MPH, RDN, CCMS, LD
This course is excellent and well written. It would be advantageous to read prior to taking the Nutrition Wound Care Certification. It is also a must for any RDN who is part of a wound care team or provides nutritional interventions for…
Nutrition Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers/Injuries 2023 Course
Anna de Jesus, MBA, RDN
Every nutrition professional should have a basic understanding of food allergies and how to manage them. This is a great, comprehensive course for those looking to improve on their knowledge in this area.
Nutrition Management of Food Allergies Course
Andrea Lopofsky, RD, CNSC, LDN
This would make a great CPE program because this information is utilized on a daily basis when working in the world of dialysis. Much of this information could be utilized inpatient and in ICU settings as well. This program will be very…
Kidney Disease: Comprehensive Nutrition Assessment and Management Course
Lauren Begnel, RD, CSR, LD
BDA programs provide high-quality continuing education for nutrition professionals. Their courses cover a wide range of cutting-edge nutrition issues, thereby helping practitioners stay current and well-equipped to deliver evidence-based recommendations.
Aimee Shea, MPH, RDN, CCMS, LD
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
As a long-time provider of nutrition services to long term care facilities, I see firsthand the implications of a good nutrition care plan. Facilities that prioritize nutrition and nutrition interventions decrease malnutrition, improve resident quality of life, and optimize reimbursement. In addition,…
Justifying the Need for Quality Measures and Nutrition-Focused Quality Improvement Programs in Skilled Nursing Facilities
Lori Stevens, RD, LDN
This course covers a large amount of information that is tailored to the RDN. It requires the learner to understand the basics of T1D, which many nutrition professionals have limited knowledge regarding this topic.
A Comprehensive Review: Managing Type 1 Diabetes Self-Study Course
Amy Hess-Fischl, MS, RDN, LDN, BC-ADM, CDCES
This course and required reading is a valuable evidence-based resource utilizing the latest advances in diabetes care supporting using a team approach to support people with diabetes to achieve near normal glycemic control.
Making Sense of Intensive Diabetes Management Course
Lisa Brown, RDN, LD, CDCES
This course reviews cutting edge information on diet and behavioral therapies for practitioners working with patients who have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). The course is well organized starting with the pathophysiology of IBS, the gut-brain connection and delves into details on dietary…
IBS & the Gut-Brain Connection Self-Study Course
Emma Fogt, EdD, MBA, RDN, LDN, FAND
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