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Cardiovascular Health, Regulations & Guidelines
Hypertension remains the most common and most modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, and cognitive decline. The American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association Joint Committee on Clinical Practice Guidelines recently published an updated guideline focused on the prevention, detection, evaluation, and management of…
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Recognize the Importance of Bone Health During National Osteoporosis Month
Osteoporosis is common. In fact, one in two women and up to one in four men over the age of 50 will break a bone due to osteoporosis, according to…
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Osteoporosis is common. In fact, one in two women and up to one in four men over the age of 50 will…
May 2021 COVID-19 Updates
As we continue to navigate the ever-changing COVID-19 pandemic, we will continue to update you with the latest resources available. Recent updates involve public health recommendations for fully vaccinated people…
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As we continue to navigate the ever-changing COVID-19 pandemic, we will continue to update you with the latest resources available. Recent updates…
May is Older Americans Month: Find Strength in Community
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…
Read MoreMay is Older Americans Month: Find Strength in Community
Older Americans Month is an observation intended to celebrate older adults and their lifetime of achievements. The observation also brings to light…
Becky’s Note for April
Spring is finally here! And along with it comes a season of hope, health and happiness. More and more people are getting vaccinated and everything is coming together for a…
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Spring is finally here! And along with it comes a season of hope, health and happiness. More and more people are getting…
Important COVID-19 Updates – One Year into the Pandemic
We are over a year out from the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and we’ve made many substantial advances in vaccines, treatments and protocols. This past year has taught us…
Read MoreImportant COVID-19 Updates – One Year into the Pandemic
We are over a year out from the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and we’ve made many substantial advances in vaccines, treatments…
IBS Awareness Month 2021
April is IBS Awareness Month, an observation meant to increase awareness of IBS and what can be done to prevent it and manage it. IBS, or Irritable Bowel Syndrome, is…
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April is IBS Awareness Month, an observation meant to increase awareness of IBS and what can be done to prevent it and…
April is Move More Month
Did you know that nearly half of U.S. adults do not get enough physical exercise? April is Move More Month, an observation intended to raise awareness of the importance of…
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Did you know that nearly half of U.S. adults do not get enough physical exercise? April is Move More Month, an observation…
National Cancer Control Month
Even though cancer research has increased tremendously over the past few years, the disease is still very common—it’s the second leading cause of death in the United States (U.S.). According…
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Even though cancer research has increased tremendously over the past few years, the disease is still very common—it’s the second leading cause…
March’s Note from Becky
March is National Nutrition Month® and National Kidney Month. As we continue to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, health and nutrition are more important than ever, making these health observations extremely…
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March is National Nutrition Month® and National Kidney Month. As we continue to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, health and nutrition are more…
Celebrate National Nutrition Month® and RDN Day!
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…
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Every year in the month of March, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics creates a campaign to encourage informed food choices and…
Recognize the Importance of Kidney Health During National Kidney Month and on World Kidney Day
The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs that are located behind the abdomen on each side of the spine. Although they are small—roughly the size of a computer mouse—they are extremely…
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The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs that are located behind the abdomen on each side of the spine. Although they are small—roughly…
Disaster Planning Resources for Continued COVID-19 Support and Spring Weather Preparedness
Dealing with natural disasters during a pandemic can be overwhelming, but the reality is that disasters, such as snow and ice storms, hurricanes, tornadoes, and earthquakes can happen at any…
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Dealing with natural disasters during a pandemic can be overwhelming, but the reality is that disasters, such as snow and ice storms,…
Praise for Becky Dorner & Associates
Pressure injuries can be improved and prevented by appropriate and timely dietary interventions. This improves patient overall well-being and decreases length of stay. Too many facilities, especially those who are short staffed, are lacking pressure injury prevention knowledge. This course provides the…
The Relationship Between Malnutrition and Pressure Injury in Vulnerable Populations Short Course
Lori Stevens, RD, LDN
This is a very popular book and Netflix Series that dietitians should be aware of. Dietitians can expect to get a lot of questions from their clients on various content from these resources. This CPE course provides evidence based information to arm…
Blue Zones: Keys to Longevity Course
SeAnne Waite, PhD, RDN, LD
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
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 CPE course encourages RDNs and NDTRs to continue to demonstrate their value as a part of the interdisciplinary team and to assert themselves into becoming a leader within their facilities and workplaces.
Justifying the Need for Quality Measures and Nutrition-Focused Quality Improvement Programs in Skilled Nursing Facilities
Elizabeth Reynolds, RDN, LD
This continuing education program is based on national level consensus papers and guidance. It takes this complex information and breaks down key points into a series of questions grounded in a case study. Nutrition professionals can better understand the information and apply…
Alcohol Use, Heart Health and Cancer Risk: A Review of the Evidence
Kathleen Pellechia, MS, RDN
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
As the burden of obesity increases, this CPE program allows dietitians the opportunity to understand and support the continued research for evidence based information to individualize plans to successfully treat obesity.
Carbohydrate-Insulin Model: One Perspective on the Obesity Epidemic
Lisa Brown, RDN, LD, CDCES
Every nutrition professional will likely encounter situations in which end of life care and palliative care decisions will be presented for consideration by the health care team. This crosses all settings including long term care, dialysis, acute care, etc. We each will…
Nutrition for Patients/Residents in Palliative Care Course
B. Burgin Ross, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND
This self study course and required reading gives a perspective on the benefits of this dietary pattern to reduce health risks and encourage people to choose more plant-based foods and fish whenever able.
The Pesco-Mediterranean Dietary Pattern Combined with Intermittent Fasting for Optimizing Cardiovascular Health Short Course
Janice Baker, MBA, RDN, CDCES, CNSC, BCADM
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