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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 appears to have a more distinct effect on body composition, accelerating fat gain and lean mass loss…
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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…
How Can You Make a Difference During American Diabetes Month?
Affecting over 10% of the U.S. population, the prevalence of diabetes, both diagnosed and undiagnosed, has continued to increase in recent years. During the month of November, the diabetes community…
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Affecting over 10% of the U.S. population, the prevalence of diabetes, both diagnosed and undiagnosed, has continued to increase in recent years.…
GERD Awareness Week
Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate, but it also can be a time of struggle for those living with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Each year around Thanksgiving, a week is…
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Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate, but it also can be a time of struggle for those living with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease…
Worldwide Pressure Injury Prevention Day 2020
Join a global movement this month! Worldwide Pressure Injury Prevention Day is November 19, 2020. This month we’ve gathered materials to help increase awareness and highlight the impact of COVID-19…
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Join a global movement this month! Worldwide Pressure Injury Prevention Day is November 19, 2020. This month we’ve gathered materials to help…
Becky’s Note for October
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and there are many ways for us to come together and increase awareness for women in need. About 1 in 8 U.S. women are…
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and there are many ways for us to come together and increase awareness for women in…
Latest COVID-19 News for October
While COVID-19 continues to affect daily life for Americans, and citizens worldwide, one population has felt the impact significantly: older adults living in nursing homes and long-term care facilities. Many…
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While COVID-19 continues to affect daily life for Americans, and citizens worldwide, one population has felt the impact significantly: older adults living…
National Healthcare Quality Week: What Does Quality Care Mean To You?
Quality health care that is safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable is incredibly important. This month, the dedication and commitment of healthcare providers is being recognized nationally. As we…
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Quality health care that is safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable is incredibly important. This month, the dedication and commitment of…
Recognizing Mental Health Month and World Stroke Day in October
Mental Health Month was started more than 70 years ago to raise awareness for those living with mental and behavioral health issues. The campaign raises awareness, provides education and shares…
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Mental Health Month was started more than 70 years ago to raise awareness for those living with mental and behavioral health issues.…
Celebrate the Positive Benefits of Vegetarian Diets
Vegetarian diets are typically packed with plenty of vitamins A, B2, C and E, beta carotene, calcium and folate. The vegetarian diet can provide major health benefits from lower cholesterol…
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Vegetarian diets are typically packed with plenty of vitamins A, B2, C and E, beta carotene, calcium and folate. The vegetarian diet…
Praise for Becky Dorner & Associates
The continuing education course is an excellent resource for advanced health care professionals working with outpatient nutrition care. The course is divided by disease processes: GI diseases and food allergies, liver disease and metabolic syndromes as well as enteral and parenteral nutrition…
Home Nutrition Support, Gastrointestinal & Metabolic Nutrition Care Course
Emma Fogt, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND
This self-study course provides an overview of how to use the Code of Ethics along with several different areas where ethics could be in question along with solutions.
Ethics Isn’t Optional: Understanding and Applying the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Code of Ethics-2nd Edition
Lisa Dierks, MFCS, RDN
This continuing education program discusses a wide array of important nutrition topics, many of which are common nutrition-focused concerns cited by consumers. It is an invaluable course for nutrition professionals, helping them stay on top of the latest nutrition fads and controversies.…
Debunking Nutrition Controversies: The Science of Healthy Eating
Aimee Shea, MPH, RDN, CCMS, LD
I thoroughly enjoyed this self study course and required reading. It significantly expanded my knowledge of impacts on the global food system, how these factors including geopolitical history contribute to malnutrition at all parts of the spectrum and how our choices in…
Plate to Planet: Impact of Food Choices on the Planet course
Janice Baker, MBA, RDN, CDCES, CNSC, BCADM
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
We have always known that there are gender differences in chronic disease prevention and management, yet research and education is often lacking in this area. By offering a course on this topic, Becky Dorner & Associates is offering nutrition professionals access to…
Matters of the Heart: Why Women’s Health is a Family Affair
Kathleen Pellechia, MS, RDN, PMP
Becky Dorner & Associates programs offer valuable courses for staying current and applying evidence-based practices in various care settings. The course “Top Strategies for Nutrition and Brain Health for Aging Adults” provides learners with an overview of top trends to deliver quality…
Top Strategies for Nutrition and Brain Health for Aging Adults Short Course
Doreen Rodo, MEd, RDN, LD
Use of cannabis, medically and for recreational use, continues to be a thriving industry. This course presents the topic from the perspective of a dietitian looking to learn more about this substance and health implications with cannabis use. The case study provides…
Cardiovascular Health: Medical Marijuana & Recreational Cannabis Use
Stacey Phillips, MS, RD
Becky Dorner & Associate’s courses are well written and make learning effective and applicable to clinical practice. Because it uses a case study approach, the course tests are applicable to real life clinical practice.
Fueling Fertility: Optimizing Nutrition for Preconception Planning
Emma Fogt, EdD, MBA, RDN, FAND
This course is an excellent source to help nutrition professionals refresh information they had previously learned, information that has since been updated, or learning for the first time.
A Comprehensive Guide to Clinical Nutrition Care – 20 CPE Self-Study Course
Erin Allen, MS, RDN, LD
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