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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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The Latest Dysphagia-Related News

Causes of dysphagia can range from tongue weakness after a stroke to a blockage in the esophagus. But whatever the root cause of the condition, it presents challenges in the…

The Latest Dysphagia-Related News

Causes of dysphagia can range from tongue weakness after a stroke to a blockage in the esophagus. But whatever the root cause…

Learn more about physical activity guidelines from Becky Dorner & Associates

Updated Guidelines on Physical Activity for Americans

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle has always meant integrating regular physical activity, but guidelines on the type and duration of physical activity for all age groups have recently been updated. Exercise…

Updated Guidelines on Physical Activity for Americans

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle has always meant integrating regular physical activity, but guidelines on the type and duration of physical activity for…

Holiday Tips for Nutrition Professionals

The holidays are a time for loved ones to join together and celebrate timeless customs and traditions. But maintaining a healthy diet during the holidays may feel like a challenge…

Holiday Tips for Nutrition Professionals

The holidays are a time for loved ones to join together and celebrate timeless customs and traditions. But maintaining a healthy diet…

November is American Diabetes Month!

November is American Diabetes Month, nationally recognized to spread awareness of the risk factors, dangers and prevention of diabetes. Below we’ve compiled helpful articles and tools from the industry’s leading…

November is American Diabetes Month!

November is American Diabetes Month, nationally recognized to spread awareness of the risk factors, dangers and prevention of diabetes. Below we’ve compiled…

Healthy Aging: Obesity, Depression and Finding Purpose

Healthy aging involves more than just nutrition and exercise—it encompasses mental and emotional health as well. And more than that, all of those aspects play off of one another. If…

Healthy Aging: Obesity, Depression and Finding Purpose

Healthy aging involves more than just nutrition and exercise—it encompasses mental and emotional health as well. And more than that, all of…

November’s Note from Becky

As we welcome November, it’s important to take time to think about what we’re thankful for. One of the things I’m most thankful for are all of the people who…

November’s Note from Becky

As we welcome November, it’s important to take time to think about what we’re thankful for. One of the things I’m most…

Disaster and Emergency Planning Tools and Resources

In light of recent natural disasters, we’re providing a collection of tips, resources and courses on food safety and emergency planning to help food, nutrition and medical professionals prepare and…

Disaster and Emergency Planning Tools and Resources

In light of recent natural disasters, we’re providing a collection of tips, resources and courses on food safety and emergency planning to…

October’s Note from Becky

In light of the recent hurricanes hitting the east coast, all of us at Becky Dorner & Associates are keeping those of you in mind who have been affected and…

October’s Note from Becky

In light of the recent hurricanes hitting the east coast, all of us at Becky Dorner & Associates are keeping those of…

Dietician and female patient on consultation

October Industry News: Standards for Care, Best Practices and Prevention Methods

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Revised 2018 Standards of Practice and Standards of Professional Performance for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (Competent, Proficient, and Expert) in Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Nutrition Journal…

October Industry News: Standards for Care, Best Practices and Prevention Methods

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Revised 2018 Standards of Practice and Standards of Professional Performance for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (Competent, Proficient, and…

International Awareness in October

October prompts awareness for two major health conditions that are responsible for a large percentage of deaths in the U.S: breast cancer and stroke. It’s so important that information on…

International Awareness in October

October prompts awareness for two major health conditions that are responsible for a large percentage of deaths in the U.S: breast cancer…

September’s Note from Becky

September Is Healthy Aging Month—Let’s Celebrate! September is Healthy Aging® Month is an annual observance aimed at bringing national attention to the positive aspects of aging, created by the editor-in-chief…

September’s Note from Becky

September Is Healthy Aging Month—Let’s Celebrate! September is Healthy Aging® Month is an annual observance aimed at bringing national attention to the…

How Lifestyle Impacts Blood Pressure, and How Blood Pressure Affects Quality of Life

Not only does high blood pressure stem from the way we live our lives, but it also has a significant impact on how our lives play out in the future.…

How Lifestyle Impacts Blood Pressure, and How Blood Pressure Affects Quality of Life

Not only does high blood pressure stem from the way we live our lives, but it also has a significant impact on…

Praise for Becky Dorner & Associates

Any nutrition professional could use this manual as an education tool regardless of whether or not the professional is just out of an internship setting or has been in practice for some time. Why? Because this manual and course provide a thorough…

Diet and Nutrition Care Manual 2024 Simplified Edition Course
B. Burgin Ross, MS, RDN, LDN

This CPE program provides a great opportunity for health professionals to understand ways to move toward Medicine 3.0 which is founded in prevention.

Understanding Longevity: The Art and Science of Extending Life
SeAnne Waite, PhD, RDN, LD

This CPE program covers the MOST important aspect of our clinical and professional practice skills that every nutrition professional should consider obtaining.

Developing Coaching Skills: A Concise Introduction
Amy Fischl, MS, RDN, LDN, BC-ADM, CDCES

This CPE course encourages RDNs and NDTRs to continue to demonstrate their value as a part of the interdisciplinary team and to assert themselves into becoming a leader within their facilities and workplaces.

Justifying the Need for Quality Measures and Nutrition-Focused Quality Improvement Programs in Skilled Nursing Facilities
Elizabeth Reynolds, RDN, LD

This CPE program is a comprehensive review of areas of concern for those interested in the sports nutrition space. Nancy Clark brings the experience and excellence in a digestible, engaging course that can help nutrition professionals up their game in providing sound…

Sports Nutrition for the Nutrition Professional Course
Leslie Bonci, MPH, RDN, CSSD, LDN, FAND

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 continuing education program reviews important concepts surrounding fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance. It is an informative course for nutrition professionals, especially those working in clinical settings with patients who are more complex. The case study format provides real-life application, while the…

Understanding Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Disorders: Key Aspects for Nutrition Professionals Course
Aimee Shea, MPH, RDN, CCMS, LD

Every nutrition professional should have a basic understanding of food allergies and how to manage them. This is a great, comprehensive course for those looking to improve on their knowledge in this area.

Nutrition Management of Food Allergies Course
Andrea Lopofsky, RD, CNSC, LDN

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

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