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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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News in Nutrition and Aging for January

January marks the start of a new year, which means a new opportunity to excel. Start the new year off right by educating yourself on the latest news in nutrition…

News in Nutrition and Aging for January

January marks the start of a new year, which means a new opportunity to excel. Start the new year off right by…

Your Healthy Future Begins in 2020

Many people have a goal in mind to live a long and healthy life. The best time to start is now, so let’s start with 2020! The articles below explore…

Your Healthy Future Begins in 2020

Many people have a goal in mind to live a long and healthy life. The best time to start is now, so…

Why Should Older Adults Focus on Fiber?

Digestion plays a vital role in our overall health and wellbeing, and fiber is the key to maintaining regulrity and avoiding constipation. Is there a link between irregularity and aging?…

Why Should Older Adults Focus on Fiber?

Digestion plays a vital role in our overall health and wellbeing, and fiber is the key to maintaining regulrity and avoiding constipation.…

December’s Note from Becky

From everyone at Becky Dorner & Associates, we’re wishing you a joyous holiday season filled with heartwarming memories and nutritious, delicious food. Let’s help our clients and patients have an…

December’s Note from Becky

From everyone at Becky Dorner & Associates, we’re wishing you a joyous holiday season filled with heartwarming memories and nutritious, delicious food. …

News in Aging for December

We’re keeping up on the latest news in the nutrition industry so that you can, too! There’s new research that suggests senior cohousing has significant benefits that help fight the…

News in Aging for December

We’re keeping up on the latest news in the nutrition industry so that you can, too! There’s new research that suggests senior…

Giving the Gift of Food and Nutrition

Sharon’s mother Bess is 84 years old and still lives independently in her own home. She likes to cook simple meals, go out to eat with friends and play bridge.…

Giving the Gift of Food and Nutrition

Sharon’s mother Bess is 84 years old and still lives independently in her own home. She likes to cook simple meals, go…

Holiday Tips for Nutrition Professionals

With the holidays right around the corner, food will likely play a big role in many celebrations and gatherings. But let’s not to forget the importance of nutrition and food…

Holiday Tips for Nutrition Professionals

With the holidays right around the corner, food will likely play a big role in many celebrations and gatherings. But let’s not…

Is My Fatigue Related to Diabetes, Diet or Aging?

November’s Note from Becky

November is the perfect opportunity to give thanks to you, our customers for your support all throughout the year. We truly appreciate your patronage, your encouragement, and your suggestions. Please…

November’s Note from Becky

November is the perfect opportunity to give thanks to you, our customers for your support all throughout the year. We truly appreciate…

Tips for a Safe and Healthy Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is such a great holiday filled with family celebrations, good food and fun; but what about people with specific health concerns and conditions? Learn more about safe food preparation…

Tips for a Safe and Healthy Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is such a great holiday filled with family celebrations, good food and fun; but what about people with specific health concerns…

November is National Diabetes Month

November is National Diabetes Month, a time to increase awareness of the risks, symptoms, treatment and management of diabetes. In conjunction with NHLBI, the focus is on the link between…

November is National Diabetes Month

November is National Diabetes Month, a time to increase awareness of the risks, symptoms, treatment and management of diabetes. In conjunction with…

November Health Observances

November is Gluten Free Diet Awareness Month and COPD Awareness Month. In addition, World Wide Pressure Injury Prevention Day is Thursday, November 20. We’ve compiled what we feel are the…

November Health Observances

November is Gluten Free Diet Awareness Month and COPD Awareness Month. In addition, World Wide Pressure Injury Prevention Day is Thursday, November…

Praise for Becky Dorner & Associates

RDs often find themselves in scenarios where they will be coaching staff and/or patients. In addition, career planning and success may involve the use of an individual having the proper coaching skills. This CPE program provides information of not only how coaching…

Developing Coaching Skills: A Concise Introduction
Brenda Richardson, MA, RDN, LDN, FAND

This is an extremely timely topic and the required reading and self-study course provide an excellent, evidence-based and practical roadmap and suggestions for prevention and treatment of malnutrition in patients with COVID-19.

The Importance of Nutrition in COVID-19 Recovery
Mary Osak, RD, CSG

This self-study course helps the nutrition professional gain the knowledge needed to work with individuals with diabetes during pregnancy.

Diabetes and Pregnancy: A Nutrition Update
Amy Hess-Fischl, RDN, CDCES

The Mastering Recipe Writing course is a must have course for healthcare or culinary professionals involved in increasing their knowledge for nutrition, recipe writing and development as well as improving culinary mastery.

Mastering Recipe Writing Course
Emma Fogt, EdD, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND

Every nutrition professional should take this course, as it is a comprehensive review of multiple aspects of adult nutrition! It is well referenced, covers a multitude of scenarios that are possible, and up to date with regards to practice.

Adult Malnutrition: A Comprehensive View of Diagnosis and Treatment Course
B. Burgin Ross, MS, RDN

This course and required reading are timely and highlight the future and challenges of the world’s food system. With the double burden of global obesity and hunger mixed in with an industrialized food system and climate change, we as dietitians/nutrition experts need…

Plate to Planet: Impact of Food Choices on the Planet course
Emma Fogt, EdD, MBA< MS, RDN, LDN, FAND

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 is a great CPE program with realistic and appropriate case studies! A practitioner using this course will gain a much better understanding of putting the pieces together and accurately diagnosing malnutrition status.

Nutrition Focused Physical Exam Course
Lori Stevens, RD, LDN

This book and self study course is a complete introduction guide, start-to-finish, on feeding individuals and families a healthier diet that simply includes more fruits, vegetables, legumes, and other plants. It is well researched and presented tactfully. Guides are provided that will…

Plant Based Eating Course
Julie Wallace, RDN, LD, CPT

Dietary recommendations have continued to evolve over the last several decades based on research and the impact on cardiovascular health. This short course provides an excellent overview for the RDN, NDTR or CDCES of recent changes regarding dietary cholesterol and uses a…

Cardiovascular Disease Risk and Dietary Cholesterol Intake Short Course
Stacey Phillips, MS, RD