Becky Dorner Blog
Your expert resource for in-depth articles on the nutrition and healthcare industry.
New on the Blog
star_rateLatest Post!
Nutrition News & Information
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…
Create an Account for Exclusive Discounts
Since 1993, Becky Dorner & Associates has provided CDR-approved continuing education programs and publications that empower healthcare professionals to deliver excellent care.
Read More Articles
New Dietary Reference Intakes for Calcium and Vitamin D
The Institute of Medication (IOM) of the National Academies, Food and Nutrition Board released new recommendations for vitamin D and calcium on November 30, 2010. Health claims have been made forcancer…
Read MoreNew Dietary Reference Intakes for Calcium and Vitamin D
The Institute of Medication (IOM) of the National Academies, Food and Nutrition Board released new recommendations for vitamin D and calcium on November…
Hot Topics in Long Term Care from ADA FNCE 2010
Hot Topics in Nutrition Care for Older Adults from ADA FNCE 2010 The American Dietetic Association (ADA) held its annual Food and Nutrition Conference and Exhibition (FNCE) in Boston November…
Read MoreHot Topics in Long Term Care from ADA FNCE 2010
Hot Topics in Nutrition Care for Older Adults from ADA FNCE 2010 The American Dietetic Association (ADA) held its annual Food and…
The MDS 3.0 is Here! Are you Ready?
The long awaited MDS 3.0 is finally here and all nursing homes must be ready to implement on October 1, 2010. That means a whole new process and many changes…
Read MoreThe MDS 3.0 is Here! Are you Ready?
The long awaited MDS 3.0 is finally here and all nursing homes must be ready to implement on October 1, 2010. That…
National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel Releases White Paper on Nutrition
WASHINGTON, D.C. (PRWEB) MAY 30, 2009 One to three million people develop pressure ulcers (commonly known as bed sores) in the U.S. each year. Pressure ulcers reduce overall quality of life…
Read MoreNational Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel Releases White Paper on Nutrition
WASHINGTON, D.C. (PRWEB) MAY 30, 2009 One to three million people develop pressure ulcers (commonly known as bed sores) in the U.S. each…
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,…
Read MoreBecky 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
This self-study course provides essential information for RDNs that want to be survey confident.
State Operations Manual Appendix PP- Guidance to Surveyors for Long Term Care Facilities Course
Katy Adams, RD, MDA, CSG, LD
Application of the nutrition care process with CKD can be a challenge because of disease and patient complexity. This CPE program provides the nutrition professional with a good resource to better understand this process in an easy-to-understand format with several different case…
Managing Chronic Kidney Disease with the Nutrition Care Process Course
Stacey Phillips, MS, RD
Continuing education programs from Becky Dorner & Associates use a case study approach so that registered dietitians and nutrition and dietetic technicians, registered, can see clearly how the information presented applies to patient care. The programs also look at ways to show…
Dyslipidemia Prevention and Management: Putting Guidelines into Practice 2
This course reviews cutting edge information on diet and behavioral therapies for practitioners working with patients who have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). The course is well organized starting with the pathophysiology of IBS, the gut-brain connection and delves into details on dietary…
IBS & the Gut-Brain Connection Self-Study Course
Emma Fogt, EdD, MBA, RDN, LDN, FAND
This self-study course is an excellent evidence based program providing instructions on relevant information required to safely monitor and manage adults receiving parenteral nutrition.
Guidelines and Case Studies for Parenteral Nutrition
Elizabeth Wall, MS, RDN-AP, CNSC, LDN
Cardiovascular disease risk, including the presence of dyslipidemia, is a too common health concern for adults in the US. A healthy lifestyle, including nutrition, is critical to promoting overall wellness and reducing risk. This continuing education course offers nutrition professionals the opportunity…
Dyslipidemia Prevention & Management: Putting Guidelines into Practice
Kathleen Pellechia, MS, RDN, PMP
Every nutrition professional will likely encounter situations in which end of life care and palliative care decisions will be presented for consideration by the health care team. This crosses all settings including long term care, dialysis, acute care, etc. We each will…
Nutrition for Patients/Residents in Palliative Care Course
B. Burgin Ross, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND
We have always known that there are gender differences in chronic disease prevention and management, yet research and education is often lacking in this area. By offering a course on this topic, Becky Dorner & Associates is offering nutrition professionals access to…
Matters of the Heart: Why Women’s Health is a Family Affair
Kathleen Pellechia, MS, RDN, PMP
BDA programs provide high-quality continuing education for nutrition professionals. Their courses cover a wide range of cutting-edge nutrition issues, thereby helping practitioners stay current and well-equipped to deliver evidence-based recommendations.
Aimee Shea, MPH, RDN, CCMS, LD
Connect With Us