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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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It’s National Kidney Month! Learn Why Nutrition is Key to Kidney Health
Source: NIH NIDDK March is National Kidney Month, a time when communities across the country raise awareness about kidney disease and the importance of kidney health. Nutrition plays a vital…
Read MoreIt’s National Kidney Month! Learn Why Nutrition is Key to Kidney Health
Source: NIH NIDDK March is National Kidney Month, a time when communities across the country raise awareness about kidney disease and the…
In Honor of National Nutrition Month, Explore the Link Between Healthy Eating and Healthy Aging
Source: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics March is National Nutrition Month® a time to “eat right, bite by bite” and emphasize the importance of nutrition. Healthy eating helps us feel…
Read MoreIn Honor of National Nutrition Month, Explore the Link Between Healthy Eating and Healthy Aging
Source: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics March is National Nutrition Month® a time to “eat right, bite by bite” and emphasize the…
Superfoods and Aging: What’s Real and What Should I Eat?
Maria has been reading about superfoods and how they can help slow the effects of aging. At 68 years of age, she is concerned about staying as healthy as she…
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Maria has been reading about superfoods and how they can help slow the effects of aging. At 68 years of age, she…
February’s Note from Becky
Valentine’s Day just around the corner, and we can all celebrate our love for health and nutrition! In honor of American Heart Month and Cancer Prevention Month, we’ve compiled some of…
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Valentine’s Day just around the corner, and we can all celebrate our love for health and nutrition! In honor of American Heart…
Share Some Love — It’s American Heart Month!
In honor of American Heart Month, we’re sharing helpful articles and resources so you can share them with your patients and clients. Let’s focus on increasing awareness and preventing heart…
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In honor of American Heart Month, we’re sharing helpful articles and resources so you can share them with your patients and clients.…
Nutrition News for February
Malnutrition is a life-threatening condition that drastically diminishes a person’s quality of life. As nutrition professionals, we play a vital role in screening, identifying and intervening for those with malnutrition…
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Malnutrition is a life-threatening condition that drastically diminishes a person’s quality of life. As nutrition professionals, we play a vital role in…
January’s Note from Becky
Happy New Year! I sincerely hope you enjoyed the holidays with your friends and family and are feeling ready for this new year ahead of us. I always love starting…
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Happy New Year! I sincerely hope you enjoyed the holidays with your friends and family and are feeling ready for this new…
Food, Fitness and Embracing Life Leads to Healthy Aging
Eating nutritious foods and getting plenty of physical activity is a foundation of being healthy at any age. Research supports healthy eating, fitness and overall outlook on life as keys…
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Eating nutritious foods and getting plenty of physical activity is a foundation of being healthy at any age. Research supports healthy eating,…
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…
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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…
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Many people have a goal in mind to live a long and healthy life. The best time to start is now, so…
Praise for Becky Dorner & Associates
As the population ages, age-related muscle loss becomes a growing concern. Dietitians working with older adults, in long-term care, or outpatients settings can apply the knowledge from this course to help reduce frailty, falls and hospitalizations through targeted nutrition interventions.
Muscle Matters: Your First Defense Against Disease
Doreen Rodo, MEd, RDN, LD
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
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 very detailed and comprehensive in an area that is often understaffed and in need of this specific skill set for RDNs and NDTRs.
Minimum Data Set 3.0 Resident Assessment Instrument Manual v1.17 (Rev. 10-1-19) Self-Study Short Course
Janice Baker RDN, CDCES, CNSC, BCADM
This continuing education program is based on the latest data-driven evidence of where the science stands in chronic disease prevention and management, rare and infectious disease control, mental health promotion, and overall lifestyle management for optimum anti-aging. RDNs and NDTRs can better…
The Science of Super-Aging: Unlocking the Secrets of Longevity
Kathleen Pellechia, MS, RDN, PMP
This course is a good choice for dietitians working in all stages of kidney disease. The case study format utilizing the Nutrition Care Process makes the material a good review for the CSR examination.
Managing Chronic Kidney Disease with the Nutrition Care Process Course
Nadia Marzella, MS, RDN, CSR, LD
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
The required reading for this course is a primary reference and study material for renal dietitians seeking to take the Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition exam due to the comprehensive nature of the book. This CPE course allows for a complete review…
Kidney Disease: Comprehensive Nutrition Assessment and Management Course
Nadia Marzella, MS, RDN, CSR, LD
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
I love this course! I learned a lot, and I feel like that is hard to do for me given my experience.
Nutrition for Patients/Residents in Palliative Care Course
Jamie Smith, MS, RD, CSG, LDN
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