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Cardiovascular Health, Diabetes
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 reported having at least one chronic condition (2). As healthcare increasingly shifts toward prevention-focused care, healthcare professionals are…
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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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National Eating Disorder Awareness Week
February 22-28, 2021 marks America’s National Eating Disorder Awareness Week – a time to increase awareness, educate and share resources with individuals and health care professionals nationwide. View the articles…
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February 22-28, 2021 marks America’s National Eating Disorder Awareness Week – a time to increase awareness, educate and share resources with individuals…
Becky’s Note for January
Happy, hopeful 2021! I sincerely hope you enjoyed the holidays with your friends and family—in whatever form you were able to celebrate—and are feeling ready for the new year ahead.…
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Happy, hopeful 2021! I sincerely hope you enjoyed the holidays with your friends and family—in whatever form you were able to celebrate—and…
New Dietary Guidelines for Americans and Revised Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes Have Been Released
The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans for 2020-2025 were released by the U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services on January 4, 2021. The ninth edition of these…
Read MoreNew Dietary Guidelines for Americans and Revised Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes Have Been Released
The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans for 2020-2025 were released by the U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services on…
Food and Health Trends for the New Year and Beyond
After a challenging 2020, this new year is a great opportunity for a fresh start. If we’ve learned anything from last year, it’s that life is unpredictable and our health…
Read MoreFood and Health Trends for the New Year and Beyond
After a challenging 2020, this new year is a great opportunity for a fresh start. If we’ve learned anything from last year,…
Celebrate Pride in Foodservice Week February 3-7
to The 30th annual Pride in Foodservice Week will be celebrated February 3–7 to recognize all the amazing and hardworking foodservice staff at facilities around the country who are helping…
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to The 30th annual Pride in Foodservice Week will be celebrated February 3–7 to recognize all the amazing and hardworking foodservice staff…
January is Thyroid Awareness Month and National Glaucoma Awareness Month
We’re starting off 2021 with two very important health observances: Thyroid Awareness Month and National Glaucoma Awareness Month. The COVID-19 pandemic has helped heighten the importance of health and wellness,…
Read MoreJanuary is Thyroid Awareness Month and National Glaucoma Awareness Month
We’re starting off 2021 with two very important health observances: Thyroid Awareness Month and National Glaucoma Awareness Month. The COVID-19 pandemic has…
Becky’s Note for December
Tis the season, and our team at Becky Dorner & Associates would like to wish everyone a very happy and healthy holiday season. Most of us are not sad to…
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Tis the season, and our team at Becky Dorner & Associates would like to wish everyone a very happy and healthy holiday…
Give the Gift of Continuing Education This Holiday Season
Gift-giving is just part of the fun of the holiday season, but what do you get for a nutrtition professional – especially in a pandemic? Recognize, reward and encourage continuing…
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Gift-giving is just part of the fun of the holiday season, but what do you get for a nutrtition professional – especially…
Make the Holidays Special—Even During a Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has been extremely difficult for most of us, but especially for older adults who are living in nursing homes or assisted living facilities and for those struggling…
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The COVID-19 pandemic has been extremely difficult for most of us, but especially for older adults who are living in nursing homes…
Tips for Healthy, Happy Holidays
The holidays often involve lots of food, which means food safety should be a top priority. In fact, it’s more important than ever this year as we continue to battle…
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The holidays often involve lots of food, which means food safety should be a top priority. In fact, it’s more important than…
Becky’s Note for November
The month of November is a time to give thanks, and this month all of us at Becky Dorner & Associates are so thankful for your continued support and engagement.…
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The month of November is a time to give thanks, and this month all of us at Becky Dorner & Associates are…
Alzheimer’s Awareness Month 2020
Every 33 seconds, an individual receives the devastating diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease. November is Alzheimer’s Awareness month, and we encourage you to take this time to deepen your personal understanding…
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Every 33 seconds, an individual receives the devastating diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease. November is Alzheimer’s Awareness month, and we encourage you to…
Praise for Becky Dorner & Associates
The strength of this CPE program is how easily translatable the data is to clinical practice. The course provides specific data about which food groups included in a low-fat vegan diet provide the most benefits to body weight and fat mass reduction,…
Low-Fat Vegan Diet and Metabolic Health in Overweight Adults
Cassie Christopher, MD, RDN
I recommend this course and required reading because it makes a good CPE program for dietitians wanting to be more informed about the various aspects of intensive diabetes management. It focuses not only on nutrition therapy for diabetes, but also the larger…
Making Sense of Intensive Diabetes Management Course
Casey Seiden, MS, RD, CDCES
This self study course and required reading benefit RDNs who educate both young and older adults and the consumption of processed foods and the potential effects on their cognition as they age. I have the opportunity to work with a wide age-range…
Ultra-Processed Food and Older Adult Cognitive Health Self-Study Course
Marnee Keeler, RDN, LD
Continuing education programs from Becky Dorner & Associates are always high quality, evidence-based and timely. Given how fast information can change, it is critical to know that you are receiving information that will help you in your present work but also help…
Kathleen Pellechia, MS, RDN, PMP
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
Becky Dorner & Associates provide invaluable continuing education for nutrition professionals. Their courses cover many current and relevant nutrition topics that will help practitioners maintain up-to-date knowledge and expertise.
Aimee Shea, MPH, RDN, CCMS, LD
Food-shaping is often overlooked in aged care facilities. Many facilities could easily adapt several food-shaping techniques that are discussed in this short course to improve the nutrition outcomes of their older adults with dysphagia.
How Food Shaping Impacts Nutrition in Older Adults- Short Course
Jamie Smith, MS, RD, LDN
This self study course and required reading clearly identify the concern of low muscle mass and malnutrition in a wide variety of individuals. The exceptional presentation of this research information is vital for dietitians working in all areas of practice.
Assessing and Treating Low Muscle Mass and Malnutrition
Sue Linja, RDN, LD
This self-study course provides comprehensive and current information regarding gastrointestinal nutrition and it is an excellent resource for RDNs and NDTRs who are involved in this field.
Gastrointestinal Nutrition: A Primer for Nutrition Professionals Self Study Course
Lina Nahhas, MS, RD, LD
Since Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is becoming more common for individuals with obesity and diabetes, this course gives the nutrition professional the information needed to better understand the treatment recommendations and increase competency to successfully counsel an individual on the treatment…
A Review of Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Short Course
Amy Fischl, MS, RDN, LDN, BC-ADM, CDCES
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