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Cardiovascular Health, Diabetes
Chronic diseases are now among the leading drivers of disability, healthcare spending, and reduced quality of life in the United States (1). According to the CDC, 76.4% of U.S. adults reported having at least one chronic condition (2). As healthcare increasingly shifts toward prevention-focused care, healthcare professionals are…
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Links Between Nutrition and Health
For August we’ve compiled some recent articles on various ways that diet impacts health—from lowering the risk of mortality, to treating pressure injuries, to foodborne illness. These articles highlight the…
Read MoreLinks Between Nutrition and Health
For August we’ve compiled some recent articles on various ways that diet impacts health—from lowering the risk of mortality, to treating pressure…
Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care Guidelines
Alzheimer’s and dementia are diseases that take individuals through different stages, from initial signs of cognitive impairment to end of life care. Up until now, guidelines for professional caretakers haven’t…
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Alzheimer’s and dementia are diseases that take individuals through different stages, from initial signs of cognitive impairment to end of life care.…
Associations Between Polypharmacy and Cognitive and Physical Capability
Polypharmacy has been associated with negative effects on health, such as premature mortality, reduced cognitive and physical functioning, adverse drug interactions, medication non-adherence and more. Most victims of polypharmacy end…
Read MoreAssociations Between Polypharmacy and Cognitive and Physical Capability
Polypharmacy has been associated with negative effects on health, such as premature mortality, reduced cognitive and physical functioning, adverse drug interactions, medication…
Maintaining Physical & Mental Health
Maintaining both physical and mental health in old age is the key to living a happy and comfortable life as an aging adult. Below is a compilation of articles on…
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Maintaining both physical and mental health in old age is the key to living a happy and comfortable life as an aging…
FDA Recognizes 8 New Carbs as Dietary Fiber
On June 14, 2018, the Food and Drug Administration recognized eight new carbohydrates as dietary fiber, which is found to have positive effects on human health. The eight carbohydrates include:…
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On June 14, 2018, the Food and Drug Administration recognized eight new carbohydrates as dietary fiber, which is found to have positive…
July’s Tips for Nutrition Care Professionals
July’s tips range from no-utilities emergency meal planning and hurricane preparedness to effectively communicating new findings in nutrition research. With the peak of hurricane season quickly approaching, emergency planning and…
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July’s tips range from no-utilities emergency meal planning and hurricane preparedness to effectively communicating new findings in nutrition research. With the peak…
Becky Dorner Earns Prestigious Medallion Award from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (Academy), the world’s largest organization of food and nutrition professionals, announced their national honorees and award winners in May 2017. Registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN),…
Read MoreBecky Dorner Earns Prestigious Medallion Award from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (Academy), the world’s largest organization of food and nutrition professionals, announced their national honorees and award…
Helping Older Adults Put Their Best Fork Forward
As the RDN for a continuing care retirement community, you have been asked to do a presentation and a booth on good nutrition for older adults at an upcoming health…
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As the RDN for a continuing care retirement community, you have been asked to do a presentation and a booth on good…
Making a Difference: Suzanne Quiring, RD
What is your mission/vision? My mission is to improve the dining experience for residents in health care communities (HCC) to be one that honors choice, is respectful regardless of a…
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What is your mission/vision? My mission is to improve the dining experience for residents in health care communities (HCC) to be one…
Making a Difference: Gretchen E. Robinson, MS, RDN, LDN, LD, FADA, FAND
What is your mission/vision? A dedicated member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics I have embraced multiple opportunities to provide leadership and service to long term care and community…
Read MoreMaking a Difference: Gretchen E. Robinson, MS, RDN, LDN, LD, FADA, FAND
What is your mission/vision? A dedicated member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics I have embraced multiple opportunities to provide leadership…
Making a Difference: Candace S, Johnson, RDN, CGS, FAND – October 2016
What is your mission/vision? To improve and affect lives of seniors with food and nutrition in all living settings. What have you done/are you doing to make a difference in…
Read MoreMaking a Difference: Candace S, Johnson, RDN, CGS, FAND – October 2016
What is your mission/vision? To improve and affect lives of seniors with food and nutrition in all living settings. What have you…
Making a Difference: Nancy Munoz, DCN, MHA, RDN, FAND
What is your mission/vision? To live each day with faith, love and passion so that I may make a difference in people’s lives. I want to live each day to…
Read MoreMaking a Difference: Nancy Munoz, DCN, MHA, RDN, FAND
What is your mission/vision? To live each day with faith, love and passion so that I may make a difference in people’s…
Praise for Becky Dorner & Associates
This course is very detailed and comprehensive in an area that is often understaffed and in need of this specific skill set for RDNs and NDTRs.
Minimum Data Set 3.0 Resident Assessment Instrument Manual v1.17 (Rev. 10-1-19) Self-Study Short Course
Janice Baker RDN, CDCES, CNSC, BCADM
RDs often find themselves in scenarios where they will be coaching staff and/or patients. In addition, career planning and success may involve the use of an individual having the proper coaching skills. This CPE program provides information of not only how coaching…
Developing Coaching Skills: A Concise Introduction
Brenda Richardson, MA, RDN, LDN, FAND
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
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
Becky Dorner & Associates programs provide in-depth continuing education for nutrition professionals. Their courses cover a wide variety of interesting and pertinent topics that will help practitioners maintain up-to-date knowledge and expertise.
Aimee Shea, MPH, RDN, CCMS, LD
This course and required reading are timely and highlight the future and challenges of the world’s food system. With the double burden of global obesity and hunger mixed in with an industrialized food system and climate change, we as dietitians/nutrition experts need…
Plate to Planet: Impact of Food Choices on the Planet course
Emma Fogt, EdD, MBA< MS, RDN, LDN, FAND
This course requires the reader to learn the basics of all types of diabetes in a case-based format which encourages more critical thinking skills that are necessary in diabetes care.
Mastering Diabetes Management in Primary Care: Case Based Insights Course
Amy Hess-Fischl, MS, RDN, LDN, BC-ADM, CDCES
Dietitians can be crucial in helping to recommend and adjust diabetes medications for better glucose management. This self study course would help RDNs become more proficient in current medication options.
A Dietitian’s Guide to Medications for Patients with Diabetes 12th Edition Self-Study Course
Casey Seiden, MS, RDN, CDN, CDE
This would make a great CPE program because this information is utilized on a daily basis when working in the world of dialysis. Much of this information could be utilized inpatient and in ICU settings as well. This program will be very…
Kidney Disease: Comprehensive Nutrition Assessment and Management Course
Lauren Begnel, RD, CSR, LD
Nutrition and kidney disease can be a complex topic to learn for the new or more experienced registered dietitian nutritionist. This CPE program is an excellent resource because it makes use of a comprehensive resource and breaks down the information into manageable…
Kidney Disease: Comprehensive Nutrition Assessment and Management Course
Stacey Phillips, MS, RD
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