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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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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 –…
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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…
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…
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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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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 self-study course provides essential information for RDNs that want to be survey confident.
State Operations Manual Appendix PP- Guidance to Surveyors for Long Term Care Facilities Course
Katy Adams, RD, MDA, CSG, LD
Ethics in Action: Applying the Academy Code of Ethics presents a variety of ethical scenarios that nutrition professionals may encounter in their careers. It offers clear, well-defined examples designed to stimulate critical thinking and ethical decision-making.
Ethics in Action: Applying the Academy Code of Ethics
Doreen Rodo, MEd, RDN, LD
Becky Dorner & Associates programs provide in-depth continuing education for nutrition professionals. Their courses cover a wide variety of interesting and pertinent topics that will help practitioners maintain up-to-date knowledge and expertise.
Aimee Shea, MPH, RDN, CCMS, LD
This continuing education program clearly outlines nutrition and lifestyle recommendations for patients prescribed GLP-1 medications. Considering the rapidly growing popularity of these medications, this informative course is invaluable for nutrition professionals, especially those working with this patient population. The case study format…
Managing Obesity with GLP-1s: Expert Consensus on Nutrition and Lifestyle Guidance
Aimee Shea, MPH, RDN, CCMS, LD
This was a very comprehensive and thorough dive into PCOS, which affects so many women currently. The required reading was easy-to-read, enjoyable, and had interesting case studies to follow. The self study course offered challenging questions with quite a few distractors, which…
Managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Course
Ashley Sponsky, MS, RD, LDN
With the growth of continuing care retirement communities, nursing homes and other long term care communities, employment opportunities will expand for nutrition professionals. Weight loss is a frequent problem within this market and this course provides information that will benefit RDNs and…
Change in Body Size and Mortality Among Healthy Older Adults
B. Burgin Ross, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND
This course provides the most current and pertinent information on the consumption of ultra-processed foods and cognitive health in aging individuals. I haven’t seen much information on this subject matter and every RDN should add this to their education arsenal.
Ultra-Processed Food and Older Adult Cognitive Health Self-Study Course
Sue Linja, RDN, LD
I have years of experience consulting in long-term care and have frequently turned to the RAI Manual to guide my MDS coding. This course is essential for any LTC dietitian who hasn’t mastered the proper MDS coding process. The study materials were…
Minimum Data Set 3.0 Resident Assessment Instrument Manual v1.19.1 (October 2024) Self-Study Course
Doreen Rodo, MEd, RDN, LDN
NAFLD is on the rise and healthcare professionals are likely to come across patients with metabolic syndrome and this condition. Learning about its causes and treatment options through this CPE program and required reading will equip you for speaking about it further…
A Review of Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Short Course
Casey Seiden, MS, RD, CDCES
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