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Cyclospora Outbreak 2026: What Every Food and Nutrition Professional Needs to Know

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July 20, 2026

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As confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis surge across the United States, food and nutrition professionals are fielding more questions about food safety, fresh produce, and protecting patients who are immunocompromised. To provide evidence-based guidance within your scope of practice, you need to understand what Cyclospora is, recognize concerns that…

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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…

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…

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…

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…

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

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

Regardless of position held, every nutrition professional may benefit from the overall principles of management that are a large part of this well-balanced, excellent course.

Foodservice Management Concepts: Case Studies for Food and Nutrition Professionals Course
Brenda Burgin Ross, MS, RDN, LDN

This course is an essential program for dietitians and nutrition professionals working with clients with GI disease, specifically GERD. The required reading is a highly detailed and comprehensive clinical guideline with useful recommendations to improve the well-being of clients.

Guidance for Evaluation and Management of GERD- Short Course
Aimee Shea, MPH, RDN, LD

This course would make a great CPE program to dietitians who are new to the sports nutrition field.

Sports Nutrition for the Nutrition Professional Course
Kelly Pritchett, PhD, RDN, CSSD

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

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

The CPE course is excellent with practical, thought-provoking case studies to be applied to the nutrition continuum.

A Comprehensive Guide to Clinical Nutrition Care – 35 CPE Self-Study Course
Katy Adams, RD, MDA, CSG, LD

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

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 self-study course provides a comprehensive review of the required reading while using engaging and relatable case studies to assess the learner’s knowledge.

Nutrition Care for Patients with Kidney Disease
Nadia Marzella, MS, RDN, CSR, LD