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Malnutrition
Many patients cannot meet their nutritional needs through standard meals alone. Fortified foods provide a practical, food-first strategy to improve intake without increasing volume. What are fortified foods? Fortified foods are everyday foods that have been enhanced with additional calories, protein, and/or nutrients to help individuals meet their…
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National Eating Disorder Awareness Week
According to the National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA), “By age 6, girls especially start to express concerns about their own weight or shape. 40-60% of elementary school girls (ages 6-12)…
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According to the National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA), “By age 6, girls especially start to express concerns about their own weight or…
National Cancer Prevention Month
February is National Cancer Prevention Month. According to the American Association For Cancer Research (AACR) “Research has shown that more than 40 percent of all cancers diagnosed and nearly half…
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February is National Cancer Prevention Month. According to the American Association For Cancer Research (AACR) “Research has shown that more than 40…
February is American Heart Month
Heart disease remains the leading killer of both men and women in the United States. As we age, protecting heart health becomes increasingly important. February is heart month so it’s…
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Heart disease remains the leading killer of both men and women in the United States. As we age, protecting heart health becomes…
Regulatory Questions
Federal Regulations Specific Questions Related to Federal Nursing Home Regulations Also refer to our Regulatory Tips & Resources page. Feeding Assistants F Tag 811 of the CMS State Operations…
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Federal Regulations Specific Questions Related to Federal Nursing Home Regulations Also refer to our Regulatory Tips & Resources page. Feeding Assistants…
Nutrition Recommendations Your Clients Can Take to Heart
Heart disease remains the number one killer in the U.S. for both men and women. February is a great month to encourage your clients to renew their commitment to…
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Heart disease remains the number one killer in the U.S. for both men and women. February is a great month to…
Becky’s Note for January
Happy 2022! I sincerely hope you enjoyed the holidays with your friends and family—in whatever form you were able to celebrate—and are feeling excited about this new year ahead of…
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Happy 2022! I sincerely hope you enjoyed the holidays with your friends and family—in whatever form you were able to celebrate—and are…
January is Thyroid Awareness Month
An estimated 20 million Americans have some form of thyroid disease and up to 60% of those affected are unaware of their disease. Nutrition professionals are often the first line…
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An estimated 20 million Americans have some form of thyroid disease and up to 60% of those affected are unaware of their…
Present and Future: State of Nutrition, Food and Nutrition Trends, Pride in Foodservice Week
Food and nutrition is always changing. But in this post-pandemic world with supply chain shortages and new COVID-19 variants continuing to emerge, sometimes it’s tough to keep up with changes…
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Food and nutrition is always changing. But in this post-pandemic world with supply chain shortages and new COVID-19 variants continuing to emerge,…
January 2022 COVID-19 Updates
As of January 2022, the Omicron Variant of COVId-19 had been detected in most states and is rapidly increasing the number of COVID-19 cases in America. This surge is causing…
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As of January 2022, the Omicron Variant of COVId-19 had been detected in most states and is rapidly increasing the number of…
New Year’s Resolutions For A Better And Healthier 2022
Let’s face it—New Year’s resolutions can be hard to stick to. Many people, your patients and clients included, may try to set big, beautiful, and oftentimes lofty goals in the…
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Let’s face it—New Year’s resolutions can be hard to stick to. Many people, your patients and clients included, may try to set…
Becky’s Note for December
The entire team at Becky Dorner & Associates would like to wish everyone a very happy and healthy holiday season. 2021 has been yet another challenging year for many due…
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The entire team at Becky Dorner & Associates would like to wish everyone a very happy and healthy holiday season. 2021 has…
The Great Resignation Epidemic: What Is It And How To Beat It?
What’s the number one thing that keeps top performing employees happy at their jobs? According to research by Gallup, it’s career growth opportunities. In a survey done with Amazon in…
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What’s the number one thing that keeps top performing employees happy at their jobs? According to research by Gallup, it’s career growth…
Praise for Becky Dorner & Associates
Becky Dorner & Associates programs provide in-depth continuing education for nutrition professionals. Their courses cover a wide variety of interesting and pertinent topics that will help practitioners maintain up-to-date knowledge and expertise.
Aimee Shea, MPH, RDN, CCMS, LD
RDs often find themselves in scenarios where they will be coaching staff and/or patients. In addition, career planning and success may involve the use of an individual having the proper coaching skills. This CPE program provides information of not only how coaching…
Developing Coaching Skills: A Concise Introduction
Brenda Richardson, MA, RDN, LDN, FAND
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 CPE program covers the MOST important aspect of our clinical and professional practice skills that every nutrition professional should consider obtaining.
Developing Coaching Skills: A Concise Introduction
Amy Fischl, MS, RDN, LDN, BC-ADM, CDCES
With the growth of continuing care retirement communities, nursing homes and other long term care communities, employment opportunities will expand for nutrition professionals. Weight loss is a frequent problem within this market and this course provides information that will benefit RDNs and…
Change in Body Size and Mortality Among Healthy Older Adults
B. Burgin Ross, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND
This makes an excellent CPE program! If a clinician learns everything in this program, I could consider them educated in the top 99% of all RDNs for the prevention and treatment of pressure injuries.
Nutrition Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers/Injuries 2023 Course
Sue Linja, RDN. LD
Continuing education programs from Becky Dorner & Associates are always high quality, evidence based and timely. Given how fast information can change, it is critical to know that you are receiving information that will help you in your present work but also…
Kathleen Pellechia, MS, RDN
Since Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is becoming more common for individuals with obesity and diabetes, this course gives the nutrition professional the information needed to better understand the treatment recommendations and increase competency to successfully counsel an individual on the treatment…
A Review of Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Short Course
Amy Fischl, MS, RDN, LDN, BC-ADM, CDCES
The Long Term Care State Operations Manual is an invaluable resource that aides health care professionals navigate rules and regulations for providing person centered care in LTC. I highly recommend this course because it is excellent for the nutrition professional as it…
State Operations Manual Appendix PP- Guidance to Surveyors for Long Term Care Facilities Course
Jonathan Gonzalez, MS, RD, CSG, LD
I feel this would make an excellent CPE program because it uses very challenging, but realistic case study examples to utilize critical thinking and problem solving for a dietitian working in a CKD or Dialysis setting. This CPE program is short, but…
Managing Chronic Kidney Disease with the Nutrition Care Process Course
Lauren Begnel, RD, CSR, LD
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