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Regulations & Guidelines
Maintaining up-to-date policies and procedures in healthcare is becoming increasingly complex as regulatory requirements, clinical guidelines, and food safety standards continue to evolve. Foodservice and nutrition teams must stay aligned with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regulations, implement current dietary guidance, ensure food safety, and support…
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It’s Celiac Awareness Month!
Celiac Awareness Month is here! Last month we helped you prepare for this month-long observation supported by the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness by sharing a few resources to help…
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Celiac Awareness Month is here! Last month we helped you prepare for this month-long observation supported by the National Foundation for Celiac…
April’s Note from Becky
At Becky Dorner & Associates, we’re dedicated to advocating for excellence in nutrition care and optimizing health for older adults. This month I am pleased to share articles related to…
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At Becky Dorner & Associates, we’re dedicated to advocating for excellence in nutrition care and optimizing health for older adults. This month…
May is Celiac Awareness Month
May is Celiac Awareness Month, a month-long observation made throughout the U.S. each May, supported by the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness. This observance is intended to raise awareness of…
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May is Celiac Awareness Month, a month-long observation made throughout the U.S. each May, supported by the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness.…
Get Ready for Older Americans Month
May is Older Americans Month! Established by the Administration for Community Living, this month-long observation was created to celebrate older adults, bring awareness to their needs and encourage their involvement…
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May is Older Americans Month! Established by the Administration for Community Living, this month-long observation was created to celebrate older adults, bring…
Food Insecurity: A Nutrition Crisis On the Rise
Food insecurity is not having a consistent source of quality, nutritious foods. This phenomenon greatly affects older adults as many live alone and are not able to get to the…
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Food insecurity is not having a consistent source of quality, nutritious foods. This phenomenon greatly affects older adults as many live alone…
Helping Seniors with Food Insecurity
Melanie is a registered dietitian nutritionist that works mainly with older adults. She provides consulting services to her local Meals on Wheels (MOW) program where her duties include writing menus…
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Melanie is a registered dietitian nutritionist that works mainly with older adults. She provides consulting services to her local Meals on Wheels…
March’s Note from Becky
March is National Nutrition Month® and also National Kidney Month. It’s a time to shine the spotlight on nutrition and nutrition professionals who work tirelessly to help people improve their…
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March is National Nutrition Month® and also National Kidney Month. It’s a time to shine the spotlight on nutrition and nutrition professionals…
March is National Kidney Month!
The kidneys are responsible for performing many important functions, such as maintaining overall fluid balance, filtering out waste from the blood (including medications and toxic substances), creating urine and creating…
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The kidneys are responsible for performing many important functions, such as maintaining overall fluid balance, filtering out waste from the blood (including…
Celebrating National Nutrition Month®
We’ve been looking forward to this year’s National Nutrition Month® because it’s such a great opportunity to share information on the importance of nutrition. Perfectly timed during this month-long observance…
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We’ve been looking forward to this year’s National Nutrition Month® because it’s such a great opportunity to share information on the importance…
Get Ready for National Nutrition Month®
March is National Nutrition Month® and it’s a great opportunity to raise awareness of the importance of nutrition in overall health and well-being. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics provides materials…
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March is National Nutrition Month® and it’s a great opportunity to raise awareness of the importance of nutrition in overall health and well-being.…
February’s Note from Becky
February is American Heart Month! Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. so it’s essential for us to help our patients/clients adopt healthy habits to reduce risk. As…
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February is American Heart Month! Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. so it’s essential for us to help our…
February is American Heart Month!
February is American Heart Month! Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S.? That’s why this month is so important—let’s create awareness about…
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February is American Heart Month! Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S.? That’s why…
Praise for Becky Dorner & Associates
This course covers a large amount of information that is tailored to the RDN. It requires the learner to understand the basics of T1D, which many nutrition professionals have limited knowledge regarding this topic.
A Comprehensive Review: Managing Type 1 Diabetes Self-Study Course
Amy Hess-Fischl, MS, RDN, LDN, BC-ADM, CDCES
This course provides the most current and pertinent information on the consumption of ultra-processed foods and cognitive health in aging individuals. I haven’t seen much information on this subject matter and every RDN should add this to their education arsenal.
Ultra-Processed Food and Older Adult Cognitive Health Self-Study Course
Sue Linja, 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…
Kathleen Pellechia, MS, RDN
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
This self study course is well done as it requires a full and thorough reading of the Appendix PP, which gives detailed guidance for surveyors in just about every situation that may arise in a facility. RDNs would benefit from this course…
State Operations Manual Appendix PP- Guidance to Surveyors for Long Term Care Facilities Course
Lori Stevens, RD, LDN
This continuing professional education program discusses concepts related to creating a masterpiece of art with food using proper ingredients and preparation techniques while bridging the gap between home cooking and professional cooking. The course also encompasses various cultural practices and traditions that…
Joyful Cooking: The Art of Sharing Food and Cultural Traditions
Caryn Heller, RDN, LD
Ethics in Action: Applying the Academy Code of Ethics presents a variety of ethical scenarios that nutrition professionals may encounter in their careers. It offers clear, well-defined examples designed to stimulate critical thinking and ethical decision-making.
Ethics in Action: Applying the Academy Code of Ethics
Doreen Rodo, MEd, RDN, LD
The case studies are very reflective of actual day-to-day work in facilities. Coding Section K correctly requires thorough understanding of MDS-mandated interpretation of nutrition related events. This course provides opportunity for practice at the “nitty-gritty” level!
Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 RAI Manual v1.17 Course
Jane Bennett, MS, RDN, 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
Becky Dorner & Associates courses such as The MIND Diet for Brain Health course, are high quality providing registered dietitian nutritionists and other health care professionals cutting edge, scientific, evidence-based nutrition information to better serve their audience.
The MIND Diet for Brain Health Course
Emma Fogt, EdD, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND
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