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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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MNT for Kidney Disease – What are the Best Resources for MNT?
If you ask any clinical dietitian what the most challenging subject is for patients to understand and adopt, a common answer is “renal disease.” Most registered dietitian nutritionists (RDN) working…
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If you ask any clinical dietitian what the most challenging subject is for patients to understand and adopt, a common answer is…
MNT for Hemodialysis
Wilma is a 67-year-old woman who was recently diagnosed with end stage renal disease (ESRD). Wilma also has type 2 diabetes and essential hypertension. She was recently admitted to a…
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Wilma is a 67-year-old woman who was recently diagnosed with end stage renal disease (ESRD). Wilma also has type 2 diabetes and…
Dietary Protein and Declining Kidney Function
Rosie, aged 71, went to her physician for a follow up for management of type 2 diabetes. Routine blood work found that Rosie’s glomerular filtration rate (GFR) had declined over…
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Rosie, aged 71, went to her physician for a follow up for management of type 2 diabetes. Routine blood work found that…
Exploring Protein Energy Wasting in Chronic Kidney Disease
Protein Energy Wasting (or PEW) is an incredibly common issue for individuals who have been diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). When PEW goes undiagnosed or is simply not treated…
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Protein Energy Wasting (or PEW) is an incredibly common issue for individuals who have been diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). When…
Is Irregularity Normal for an Aging Adult?
Doris is a 69 year old woman who lives in an assisted living facility and has recently had problems with “irregularity”, her polite word for constipation. She thought it was…
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Doris is a 69 year old woman who lives in an assisted living facility and has recently had problems with “irregularity”, her…
Nutritional Needs for Older Adults During Times of Stress and Trauma
Critical illness such as trauma, injury, burns, wounds, pressure injuries, major surgery, or sepsis cause a stress response that can result in hypermetabolism, increased catabolism, and loss of lean body…
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Critical illness such as trauma, injury, burns, wounds, pressure injuries, major surgery, or sepsis cause a stress response that can result in…
Celiac Disease in Older Adults: Incidence and Management
Julia started a new job as the registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) at a continuing care retirement community. She noticed that the community’s assisted living and skilled nursing units each had…
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Julia started a new job as the registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) at a continuing care retirement community. She noticed that the community’s…
Should Obese Older Adults in Post-Acute Care Be Encouraged to Lose Weight?
Ana, a registered dietitian nutritionist at a skilled nursing facility, received a consult from the facility physician for weight loss for 80-year Mabel, whose BMI is 37. Ana is new…
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Ana, a registered dietitian nutritionist at a skilled nursing facility, received a consult from the facility physician for weight loss for 80-year…
Making Mealtime Magic for Older Adults in Health Care Communities
In the past couple of years, Covid has thrown the best of intentions for food service delivery and dining in post-acute care facilities into turmoil. Staffing shortages, communal dining restrictions,…
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In the past couple of years, Covid has thrown the best of intentions for food service delivery and dining in post-acute care…
Should Older Adults Ditch the Diet for the Holiday Season?
The smell of turkey roasting in the oven… The sight of the table set for a very special holiday gathering… Candles glowing brightly…festive holiday music… The flavor of your favorite…
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The smell of turkey roasting in the oven… The sight of the table set for a very special holiday gathering… Candles glowing…
Vegetarian and Plant-Based Diets for the Aging Population
Alexis is a registered dietitian nutritionist who works with older adults of varying ages in numerous settings including private practice, outpatient counseling and a skilled nursing facility with 60 long-term…
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Alexis is a registered dietitian nutritionist who works with older adults of varying ages in numerous settings including private practice, outpatient counseling…
Dietary Guidance to Improve Cardiovascular Health
Willie’s daughter, Simone, is worried about her father’s eating habits. Willie is 66 years old, has hypertension and coronary artery disease, and recently had angioplasty. Willie’s father died of a…
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Willie’s daughter, Simone, is worried about her father’s eating habits. Willie is 66 years old, has hypertension and coronary artery disease, and…
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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
Any nutrition professional could use this manual as an education tool regardless of whether or not the professional is just out of an internship setting or has been in practice for some time. Why? Because this manual and course provide a thorough…
Diet and Nutrition Care Manual 2024 Simplified Edition Course
B. Burgin Ross, MS, RDN, LDN
The Understanding Prediabetes self-study course makes a good CPE program because it covers the basics of prediabetes assessment and prevention of progression to type 2 diabetes. Various factors such as genetics, environment, lifestyle, diet, and medications are explored, which should be considered…
Understanding Prediabetes Course
Casey Seiden, MS, RD, CDCES
This CPE program gives a more in-depth review of the important role that plant-based nutrition has in health and chronic conditions. Since this topic touches every nutrition professional’s lives, this is an excellent topic to use for an assessment of knowledge and…
Using a Whole-Foods, Plant-Based Eating Pattern to Support Disease Management Course
Amy Hess-Fischl, MS, RDN, LDN, BC-ADM, CDCES
As a long-time provider of nutrition services to long term care facilities, I see firsthand the implications of a good nutrition care plan. Facilities that prioritize nutrition and nutrition interventions decrease malnutrition, improve resident quality of life, and optimize reimbursement. In addition,…
Justifying the Need for Quality Measures and Nutrition-Focused Quality Improvement Programs in Skilled Nursing Facilities
Lori Stevens, RD, LDN
As the population ages, age-related muscle loss becomes a growing concern. Dietitians working with older adults, in long-term care, or outpatients settings can apply the knowledge from this course to help reduce frailty, falls and hospitalizations through targeted nutrition interventions.
Muscle Matters: Your First Defense Against Disease
Doreen Rodo, MEd, RDN, LD
This course would make an excellent CPE program as it complements the required reading book well with additional perspectives and resources for both the care provider and client.
Using Mindfulness to Deepen Your Intuitive Eating Practice
Janice Baker, MBA, RDN, CDCES, CNSC, BC-ADM
The required reading is an excellent choice for a CPE program for RDNs and NDTRs because the population of focus often faces increased risk for complications, including infections, and it is critical for RDNs and NDTRs to be aligned with other health…
Considerations for Diabetes Management for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Course
Kathleen Pellechia, MS, RDN, PMP
BDA programs provide high-quality continuing education opportunities for nutrition professionals that cover a wide range of pertinent topics. BDA courses help ensure that dietetic practitioners remain current and knowledgeable about the latest nutrition science.
Aimee Shea, MPH, RDN, CCMS, LD
Whether you are new to eating disorders or a seasoned practitioner, the clarity and depth of the content in The Eating Disorders Guidebook course, will update your practice by delving into eating disorder classifications, assessment and diagnosis. Nutrition interventions also focus on…
The Eating Disorder Guidebook Self Study Course
Emma Fogt, EdD, MBA, RDN, FAND
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