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Key Points: Does menopause cause weight gain? Not exactly. Weight commonly increases in midlife, with reduced physical activity and muscle loss. Hormone changes and menopausal symptoms also impact metabolic health. Menopause appears to have a more distinct effect on body composition, accelerating fat gain and lean mass loss…
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Nutritional Priorities for GLP-1 Therapy: A Guide for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists
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…
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The use of glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists and related combination medications (referred to as GLP-1 medications) has surged in recent years…
The Crucial Link Between Nutrition and Cancer Care: Understanding Malnutrition’s Impact on Recovery
Cancer is a complex and multifaceted disease that affects individuals across the lifespan. With neoplastic diseases now the second leading cause of death worldwide, comprehensive and compassionate care is more…
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Cancer is a complex and multifaceted disease that affects individuals across the lifespan. With neoplastic diseases now the second leading cause of…
CMS Regulations for Nursing Homes: Using the Nutrition Critical Element Pathway
Understanding the Nutrition Critical Element Pathway Understanding the CMS Nutrition Critical Element Pathway – and ensuring your team does, too – can have a significant impact during a state survey.…
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Understanding the Nutrition Critical Element Pathway Understanding the CMS Nutrition Critical Element Pathway – and ensuring your team does, too – can…
Accurately Completing the MDS 3.0 for Optimal Care and Reimbursement
The Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) created the Minimum Data Set Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) Manual to offer guidance on effectively providing appropriate…
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The Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) created the Minimum Data Set Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI)…
Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2025-2030
What’s New? It’s 2025 – so when will we see the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030? According to the USDA and Department of Health and Human Services, they will be…
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What’s New? It’s 2025 – so when will we see the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030? According to the USDA and Department…
Gut Health: Help Your Patients Develop a Healthy Microbiome and Manage Chronic Disease
Introduction According to the CDC, 60% of U.S. adults live with at least one chronic disease and 40% have two or more (1). Dietary approaches are a cornerstone of managing…
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Introduction According to the CDC, 60% of U.S. adults live with at least one chronic disease and 40% have two or more…
Nutrition Interventions Help Reduce Hospital Readmissions
Introduction As part of the Affordable Care Act, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), highlighted the need for continuously improving the quality of patient care. One specific point…
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Introduction As part of the Affordable Care Act, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), highlighted the need for continuously improving…
The FDA Food Code 2024 Supplement: Key Changes for Food Service Operations
In 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration celebrated 30 years of the Food Code, a model that illustrates best practices for safe food handling in all establishments. Local, state,…
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In 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration celebrated 30 years of the Food Code, a model that illustrates best practices for…
Food Service Questions
Common Questions/Answers Food Safety Citations What are some common citations related to food safety, and can you give suggestions on how to avoid/correct them? Examples of Common Citations Related to…
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Common Questions/Answers Food Safety Citations What are some common citations related to food safety, and can you give suggestions on how to…
Clinical Questions
Common Questions/Answers Fluids and Hydration What items should be counted in a fluid restriction? All fluids consumed are counted in a fluid restriction in millileters (mL): 1 ounce = 2…
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Common Questions/Answers Fluids and Hydration What items should be counted in a fluid restriction? All fluids consumed are counted in a fluid…
Which Nutrition Screening Tool Should I Use?
Nutrition screening is the process of identifying individuals who are at nutrition risk and referring those who would benefit from the nutrition care process to the registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN)1.…
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Nutrition screening is the process of identifying individuals who are at nutrition risk and referring those who would benefit from the nutrition…
CMS Regulations for Nursing Homes Regarding Meal Times and the 14 Hour Rule
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This self-study course and required reading support the evidence of knowledge of the current USDA Food Code. The program provides a comprehensive review and understanding of applying the 2022 Food Code.
Food Code 2022 Course
Marcy Cook, RDN, LD
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 required reading and self study course provides excellent information, varied topics, applicable to multiple healthcare venues and level of practitioners. It includes wonderful case studies as an excellent means to apply the information.
The Dietitian’s Guide to Nutrition Assessment Course
Katy Adams, MDA, RD, CSG, 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 continuing education program is valuable because it provides evidence-based strategies to help professionals support healthy aging. Participants learn practical lifestyle interventions- including nutrition, physical activity, sleep and social engagement, that can improve quality of life, reduce chronic disease risk, and promote…
Healthy Aging: Lifestyle Nutrition for Disease Prevention & Longevity
Doreen Rodo, MEd, RDN, LD
BDA programs provide high-quality continuing education opportunities for nutrition professionals that cover a wide range of pertinent topics. BDA courses help ensure that dietetic practitioners remain current and knowledgeable about the latest nutrition science.
Aimee Shea, MPH, RDN, CCMS, LD
This self-study course helps the nutrition professional gain the knowledge needed to work with individuals with diabetes during pregnancy.
Diabetes and Pregnancy: A Nutrition Update
Amy Hess-Fischl, RDN, CDCES
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
This course is a detailed CPE program for dietitians interested in updated information on the evaluation and management of GERD.
Guidance for Evaluation and Management of GERD- Short Course
Emma Fogt, MBA, MS, RDN, FAND
The Mastering Recipe Writing course is a must have course for healthcare or culinary professionals involved in increasing their knowledge for nutrition, recipe writing and development as well as improving culinary mastery.
Mastering Recipe Writing Course
Emma Fogt, EdD, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND
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