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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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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…
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?…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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With the holidays right around the corner, food will likely play a big role in many celebrations and gatherings. But let’s not…
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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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
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
This self-study course makes an excellent CPE program because it reviews the way that today’s environment affects the future of food. Teachers, students, policymakers, and nutrition professionals interested in the future of our food systems would greatly benefit from this course.
The New Planetary Health Diet: The Science of Sustainable Eating
Emma Fogt, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND
This course can help the nutrition professional expand their competency in diabetes self-management education and support, since medications for people with diabetes is an essential education conversation.
A Dietitian’s Guide to Medications for Patients with Diabetes, 13th Edition Course
Amy Hess-Fischl, MS, RDN, LDN, BC-ADM, CDCES
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
Becky Dorner & Associates, Inc. programs are well written and make learning effective and applicable to clinical practice.
Emma Fogt, EdD, MBA, RDN, FAND
This course is an essential program for dietitians and nutrition professionals working with clients with GI disease, specifically GERD. The required reading is a highly detailed and comprehensive clinical guideline with useful recommendations to improve the well-being of clients.
Guidance for Evaluation and Management of GERD- Short Course
Aimee Shea, MPH, RDN, LD
Science morphs over time, therefore, keeping up to date with the changes in the Food Code is vital for the food service professional.
Food Code 2022 Course
Linda Eck Mills, MBA, RDN, LDN, FADA
This program provides a well-rounded educational experience to encourage and promote a comprehensive understanding with MDS, specifically with section K.
Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 RAI Manual v1.17 Course
Erin Allen, MS, RDN, LD
The required reading and self study course are excellent resources for anyone working with individuals with diabetes who are pregnant. The course is a good assessment of one’s knowledge of the information. Diabetes in pregnancy is complex, so keeping up to date…
Diabetes and Pregnancy: A Nutrition Update
Casey Seiden, MS, RDN, CDCES
It is important (actually vital) for the RDN to understand where the research and science lands on the topic of nutrition and dementia. This self study course was a bit more complicated program than the norm since it was evaluating and understanding…
Nutrition and Dementia Prevention: Limitations of Current Research
Sue Linja, RDN, LD
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