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Cardiovascular Health, Regulations & Guidelines
Hypertension remains the most common and most modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, and cognitive decline. The American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association Joint Committee on Clinical Practice Guidelines recently published an updated guideline focused on the prevention, detection, evaluation, and management of…
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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…
2019 American Diabetes Association Recommendations
The 2019 Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes focus on patient-centered care. Learn more about the new guidelines, download the PDF and sign up for our webinar to hear Kathy Warwick,…
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The 2019 Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes focus on patient-centered care. Learn more about the new guidelines, download the PDF and sign…
Healthy Eating for Older Adults in the New Year
As they say, “New year, new you!” Ringing in the new year is often the push people need to start a healthy eating plan and stick with it. These articles…
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As they say, “New year, new you!” Ringing in the new year is often the push people need to start a healthy…
New Year, New Resources and Information for Nutrition Professionals
We have a great feeling that 2019 will be the best year yet for our fellow nutrition professionals, and want to help you succeed with the best tools and resources…
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We have a great feeling that 2019 will be the best year yet for our fellow nutrition professionals, and want to help…
Updated ACC/AHA Cholesterol Guidelines and the Prevention of CVD
Guidelines for Managing Cholesterol Becky Dorner & Associates The current standard of care for cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention and treatment is outlined in the Guideline on the Management of Blood…
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Guidelines for Managing Cholesterol Becky Dorner & Associates The current standard of care for cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention and treatment is outlined…
January’s Note from Becky
Happy 2019! I hope you enjoyed the holidays with your friends and family and are now energized and ready to make this your best year yet! For me, making this…
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Happy 2019! I hope you enjoyed the holidays with your friends and family and are now energized and ready to make this…
December’s Note from Becky
As 2018 comes to a close, I want to take a moment to thank everyone who helped to make this a fabulous year. Thanks to you, our wonderful customers, who continue…
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As 2018 comes to a close, I want to take a moment to thank everyone who helped to make this a fabulous…
Making Mealtime Magic This Holiday Season
We want this holiday season to be a magical time for everyone, and the last thing you or your patients should be worried about is food. Take a look at…
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We want this holiday season to be a magical time for everyone, and the last thing you or your patients should be…
Praise for Becky Dorner & Associates
This course would make an excellent CPE program as it complements the required reading book well with additional perspectives and resources for both the care provider and client.
Using Mindfulness to Deepen Your Intuitive Eating Practice
Janice Baker, MBA, RDN, CDCES, CNSC, BC-ADM
I love how comprehensive the guidelines are and how the course is set up with practical scenarios. It gives the practitioner ways to communicate nutrition’s importance in healing pressure injuries. Those who take this course will get valuable, evidenced-based knowledge on how…
Nutrition Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers/Injuries 2023 Course
Doreen Rodo, Med, RD, LD
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 continuing education program is based on national level consensus papers and guidance. It takes this complex information and breaks down key points into a series of questions grounded in a case study. Nutrition professionals can better understand the information and apply…
Alcohol Use, Heart Health and Cancer Risk: A Review of the Evidence
Kathleen Pellechia, MS, RDN
This course is excellent and well written. It would be advantageous to read prior to taking the Nutrition Wound Care Certification. It is also a must for any RDN who is part of a wound care team or provides nutritional interventions for…
Nutrition Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers/Injuries 2023 Course
Anna de Jesus, MBA, RDN
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
This is not only a very timely course, with Culinary Medicine being something nutrition professionals are requesting, the material offered in the required reading is quite detailed and extensive, covering the science required to make an excellent CPE course.
Application of Principles of Culinary Medicine for Healthful Food Preparation Course
B Burgin Ross, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND
BD&A is the best CPE provider! Their courses and webinars are top notch and so is their customer service!
Best CPE Provider
Suzie Dorner, RN, MSN, CCRN
As the population is aging, it is important to gain more insight on nutrition and cognitive decline. This course and required reading are timely and align with the Academy’s vision with the Council of Future Practice.
Ultra-Processed Food and Older Adult Cognitive Health Self-Study Course
Emma Fogt, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, EdD
The required reading and the self-study course contain a wealth of knowledge for all oncology RDNs. I learned things that I didn’t know, even after 17 years. I think it’s a great test of one’s knowledge, especially as a pre-test to the…
Nutrition Therapy for Cancer Treatment Self-Study Course
Keri Ryniak, RD, CSO, CNSC
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