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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…
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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…
Read MorePresent 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,…
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…
December Update on COVID-19
Roughly 195 million Americans have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19, bringing the percentage of vaccinated Americans up to 59.2%. With the winter approaching and booster shots becoming readily available, it’s…
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Roughly 195 million Americans have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19, bringing the percentage of vaccinated Americans up to 59.2%. With the winter…
End 2021 on a Good Bite
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…
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As the end of 2021 nears, we’ve compiled some of the latest news and trends in the food and nutrition industry. As…
November Note from Becky
This month of thanks and giving, we are thankful for you, our customers and subscribers. Although we face some serious challenges as health providers, we can focus on the positive…
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This month of thanks and giving, we are thankful for you, our customers and subscribers. Although we face some serious challenges as…
November 2021 COVID-19 Updates
Over 4 million people have lost their lives to COVID-19 to date. As cases continue to rise due to the DELTA variant, hospitals, nursing homes and assisted living communities continue…
Read MoreNovember 2021 COVID-19 Updates
Over 4 million people have lost their lives to COVID-19 to date. As cases continue to rise due to the DELTA variant,…
Worldwide Pressure Injury Day
Whether you’re directly consulting with patients at risk for pressure injuries or advising a client on proper prevention and treatment methods, taking the time to learn more about the link…
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Whether you’re directly consulting with patients at risk for pressure injuries or advising a client on proper prevention and treatment methods, taking…
Praise for Becky Dorner & Associates
This course and required reading reviews many controversial topics that we as RDNs need to know about. It covers a majority of topics that are beneficial to RDNs who either have recently started working in oncology or who have been in the…
Nutrition Therapy for Cancer Treatment Self-Study course
Leigh Tracy, RD, LDN, CDCES
Becky Dorner & Associates programs offer valuable courses for staying current and applying evidence-based practices in various care settings. The course “Top Strategies for Nutrition and Brain Health for Aging Adults” provides learners with an overview of top trends to deliver quality…
Top Strategies for Nutrition and Brain Health for Aging Adults Short Course
Doreen Rodo, MEd, RDN, 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
The topic of leadership in nutrition is so crucial for the nutrition professional to expand their horizons and elevate their positions. This CPE program allows the reader to dig into the required reading and better absorb the content. The self-assessment helps guide…
Developing Leadership and Management Skills in Nutrition and Dietetics
Amy Hess-Fischl, MS, RDN, LDN, BC-ADM, CDCES
The self study course and required reading are an excellent publication that include thought-provoking case studies to be applied to the nutrition continuum.
A Comprehensive Guide to Clinical Nutrition Care – 20 CPE Self-Study Course
Katy Adams, RD, MDA, CSG, LD
Due to the growing rate of food allergies not only in the United States but worldwide, this course is vital to the education of current and future nutrition professionals.
Nutrition Management of Food Allergies Course
Lisa Cooperman, MS, RDN
This self study course and required reading benefit RDNs who educate both young and older adults and the consumption of processed foods and the potential effects on their cognition as they age. I have the opportunity to work with a wide age-range…
Ultra-Processed Food and Older Adult Cognitive Health Self-Study Course
Marnee Keeler, RDN, LD
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
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
This course and required reading is a valuable evidence-based resource utilizing the latest advances in diabetes care supporting using a team approach to support people with diabetes to achieve near normal glycemic control.
Making Sense of Intensive Diabetes Management Course
Lisa Brown, RDN, LD, CDCES
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