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What Is Lifestyle Medicine—and What Does It Mean for Dietitians?

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May 22, 2026

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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Becky Dorner, RD, LD honored with the 2007 Excellence in Practice Award for Consultation & Business Practice!

Akron, OH, August 6th, 2007—Becky Dorner, RD, LD has been awarded the 2007 Excellence in Practice Award for Consultation & Business Practice by the American Dietetic Association (ADA). Becky Dorner,…

Becky Dorner, RD, LD honored with the 2007 Excellence in Practice Award for Consultation & Business Practice!

Akron, OH, August 6th, 2007—Becky Dorner, RD, LD has been awarded the 2007 Excellence in Practice Award for Consultation & Business Practice…

Praise for Becky Dorner & Associates

I have years of experience consulting in long-term care and have frequently turned to the RAI Manual to guide my MDS coding. This course is essential for any LTC dietitian who hasn’t mastered the proper MDS coding process. The study materials were…

Minimum Data Set 3.0 Resident Assessment Instrument Manual v1.19.1 (October 2024) Self-Study Course
Doreen Rodo, MEd, RDN, LDN

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 continuing education program gives practical guidance and considerations for beginning glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medication therapy. RDNs and NDTRs can benefit from the patient-centered approach and lived experience perspective utilized in the required reading and the course. This approach helps the nutrition…

GLP-1 Therapy: Nutrition Strategies to Optimize Patient Health
Kathleen Pellechia, MS, RDN, PMP

This course covers a large amount of information that is tailored to the RDN. It requires the learner to understand the basics of T1D, which many nutrition professionals have limited knowledge regarding this topic.

A Comprehensive Review: Managing Type 1 Diabetes Self-Study Course
Amy Hess-Fischl, MS, RDN, LDN, BC-ADM, CDCES

The strength of this CPE program is how easily translatable the data is to clinical practice. The course provides specific data about which food groups included in a low-fat vegan diet provide the most benefits to body weight and fat mass reduction,…

Low-Fat Vegan Diet and Metabolic Health in Overweight Adults
Cassie Christopher, MD, RDN

It is important that dietitians are aware of the impact of physical activity on blood sugar management, so I feel this is an appropriate resource and self study course to be familiar with.

Planned Exercise, Physical Activity, and Management of Type 2 Diabetes Course
Casey Seiden, MS, RD, CDCES

This self-study course provides an overview of how to use the Code of Ethics along with several different areas where ethics could be in question along with solutions.

Ethics Isn’t Optional: Understanding and Applying the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Code of Ethics-2nd Edition
Lisa Dierks, MFCS, RDN

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

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

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