Becky Dorner Blog

  Author(s): Becky Dorner, RDN, LD, FAND In the older adult population, the consequences of malnutrition can have a major impact on health, such as unintended weight loss, sarcopenia, frailty, and delayed healing of pressure ulcers…. Read More

When treating adults with diabetes, most health care professionals focus on normalizing blood glucose levels and preventing hyperglycemia. But for most older adults, hypoglycemia is a bigger concern. Older adults are especially vulnerable to hypoglycemia…Read More

Kathleen’s parents and grandfathers all died because of heart disease. Now 65, she assumed her risk was probably high due to family history, her 20 year history of hypertension, and current overweight condition. She had…Read More

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 time to 47 mL/min/1.73 m2,… Read More

As the end of 2021 nears, we’ve compiled some of the latest news and trends in the food and nutrition industry. As nutrition professionals, you are the first line of defense when it comes to…Read More

Individualized treatment plans are a must for successful diabetes management. The plan of care will depend on a patient’s comorbidities, preferences (including cost and access considerations), and level of intensity of glycemic management required1. Lifestyle…Read More

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) are concerned about their weight…Read More

Registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) are aware of the importance of identifying and treating malnutrition. Malnutrition is thought to contribute to poor growth and development in infants, children, and teens and is associated with adverse outcomes…Read More

What does it take to make it to 100? People are living longer than ever before, and while there are many factors that go into living a long and healthy life, there is ample evidence…Read More

In the midst of all that’s going on around the world, we’re still seeing stories pop up about happy, healthy older adults who are making the best of their lives no matter the circumstances. These…Read More

Every year in the month of March, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics creates a campaign to encourage informed food choices and facilitate healthy eating habits. RDNs play a major role in shaping the public’s…Read More

Older Americans Month is an observation intended to celebrate older adults and their lifetime of achievements. The observation also brings to light the importance of health and nutrition in the aging process and what it…Read More