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Regulations & Guidelines
F812, 483.60(i) Food Safety Requirements – Procure, store, prepare, distribute, and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food safety – continues to rank among the most frequent survey citations in long-term care (LTC) facilities nationwide (1). For registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs), nutrition and dietetics technicians, registered…
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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…
Read MoreJuly’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…
All About RDNs
Miscellaneous Questions What is a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN)? A registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) is a food and nutrition expert who has met specific academic and professional requirements including: Earned…
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Miscellaneous Questions What is a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN)? A registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) is a food and nutrition expert who has…
Professional & Business Questions
What can a dietitian offer to my AL Facility? A registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) can offer so many valuable services to Assisted Living Facilities and their residents! The RDN is…
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What can a dietitian offer to my AL Facility? A registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) can offer so many valuable services to Assisted…
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…
Read MoreHelping 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…
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…
Read MoreMaking 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…
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…
Making a Difference: Elizabeth (Liz) Friedrich, MPH, RDN, CSG, LDN, FAND
What is your mission/vision? My vision is that every health care community is staffed with health care providers that understand and support the New Dining Practice Standards. What you have…
Read MoreMaking a Difference: Elizabeth (Liz) Friedrich, MPH, RDN, CSG, LDN, FAND
What is your mission/vision? My vision is that every health care community is staffed with health care providers that understand and support…
Is Weight Loss Appropriate For Older Overweight and Obese Adults?
Your 76 year old patient Edna proudly tells you that without even trying, her weight is down from 145 to 124 pounds in just 6 months. At 5’1” tall and…
Read MoreIs Weight Loss Appropriate For Older Overweight and Obese Adults?
Your 76 year old patient Edna proudly tells you that without even trying, her weight is down from 145 to 124 pounds…
Praise for Becky Dorner & Associates
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
This course can help the nutrition professional expand their competency in diabetes self-management education and support, since medications for people with diabetes is an essential education conversation.
A Dietitian’s Guide to Medications for Patients with Diabetes, 13th Edition Course
Amy Hess-Fischl, MS, RDN, LDN, BC-ADM, CDCES
This self study course and required reading benefit RDNs who educate both young and older adults and the consumption of processed foods and the potential effects on their cognition as they age. I have the opportunity to work with a wide age-range…
Ultra-Processed Food and Older Adult Cognitive Health Self-Study Course
Marnee Keeler, RDN, LD
Ethics isn’t Optional: Understanding and Apply the Academy Code of Ethics is a course that provides current practical situations that a practitioner may find themselves in. The recommendations in managing the situation according to the Academy Code of Ethics is invaluable and…
Ethics Isn’t Optional: Understanding and Applying the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Code of Ethics-2nd Edition
Brenda Richardson, MA, RDN, LD, FAND
This self-study course provides comprehensive and current information regarding gastrointestinal nutrition and it is an excellent resource for RDNs and NDTRs who are involved in this field.
Gastrointestinal Nutrition: A Primer for Nutrition Professionals Self Study Course
Lina Nahhas, MS, RD, LD
This self-study course and the required reading provide thorough and up to date information regarding nutrition recommendations for kidney disease. The course is well-worded and relevant to the topic at hand requiring both recall of information as well as application of knowledge.
Nutrition Care for Patients with Kidney Disease
Tara Couturier, MA, 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
Muscle health is increasingly recognized as a key factor in preventing chronic diseases and this course focuses on this topic while equipping dietitians to take a more preventive, whole-body approach to nutrition care.
Muscle Matters: Your First Defense Against Disease
Doreen Rodo, MEd, RDN, LD
The required reading and the State Operations Manual course provide a comprehensive guide to a variety of topics related to nutrition in LTC facilities that a dietitian and a food manager need to know. The course also helps nutrition professionals apply the…
State Operations Manual Appendix PP- Guidance to Surveyors for Long Term Care Facilities Course
Doreen Rodo, MEd, RDN, LDN
Use of cannabis, medically and for recreational use, continues to be a thriving industry. This course presents the topic from the perspective of a dietitian looking to learn more about this substance and health implications with cannabis use. The case study provides…
Cardiovascular Health: Medical Marijuana & Recreational Cannabis Use
Stacey Phillips, MS, RD
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