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What people eat has a direct impact on health outcomes, yet changing food consumption patterns in the United States create growing challenges for chronic disease prevention and management. In 2024, food-away-from-home expenditures accounted for 58.9% of total food expenditures, a record high, reflecting a continued shift toward meals…
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Since 1993, Becky Dorner & Associates has provided CDR-approved continuing education programs and publications that empower healthcare professionals to deliver excellent care.
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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…
Read MoreRecognize 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…
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…
Read MoreDisaster 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,…
Becky’s Note for February
February is American Heart Month and Cancer Prevention Month, as well as a week for Eating Disorders Awareness. All present great opportunities to increase awareness and encourage healthy habits. As…
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February is American Heart Month and Cancer Prevention Month, as well as a week for Eating Disorders Awareness. All present great opportunities…
Focus on a Heart-Healthy Lifestyle During American Heart Month
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States, and impacts millions of individuals nationwide. February is American Heart Month, and The…
Read MoreFocus on a Heart-Healthy Lifestyle During American Heart Month
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States, and impacts millions of individuals…
National Cancer Prevention Month 2021
Did you know that there are roughly 1.7 million1 new cases of cancer each year just in the United States alone? The positive news is that many of these cases…
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Did you know that there are roughly 1.7 million1 new cases of cancer each year just in the United States alone? The…
National Eating Disorder Awareness Week
February 22-28, 2021 marks America’s National Eating Disorder Awareness Week – a time to increase awareness, educate and share resources with individuals and health care professionals nationwide. View the articles…
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February 22-28, 2021 marks America’s National Eating Disorder Awareness Week – a time to increase awareness, educate and share resources with individuals…
Becky’s Note for January
Happy, hopeful 2021! I sincerely hope you enjoyed the holidays with your friends and family—in whatever form you were able to celebrate—and are feeling ready for the new year ahead.…
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Happy, hopeful 2021! I sincerely hope you enjoyed the holidays with your friends and family—in whatever form you were able to celebrate—and…
New Dietary Guidelines for Americans and Revised Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes Have Been Released
The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans for 2020-2025 were released by the U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services on January 4, 2021. The ninth edition of these…
Read MoreNew Dietary Guidelines for Americans and Revised Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes Have Been Released
The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans for 2020-2025 were released by the U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services on…
Food and Health Trends for the New Year and Beyond
After a challenging 2020, this new year is a great opportunity for a fresh start. If we’ve learned anything from last year, it’s that life is unpredictable and our health…
Read MoreFood and Health Trends for the New Year and Beyond
After a challenging 2020, this new year is a great opportunity for a fresh start. If we’ve learned anything from last year,…
Celebrate Pride in Foodservice Week February 3-7
to The 30th annual Pride in Foodservice Week will be celebrated February 3–7 to recognize all the amazing and hardworking foodservice staff at facilities around the country who are helping…
Read MoreCelebrate Pride in Foodservice Week February 3-7
to The 30th annual Pride in Foodservice Week will be celebrated February 3–7 to recognize all the amazing and hardworking foodservice staff…
Praise for Becky Dorner & Associates
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
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
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
This course would make a great CPE program to dietitians who are new to the sports nutrition field.
Sports Nutrition for the Nutrition Professional Course
Kelly Pritchett, PhD, RDN, CSSD
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
Every nutrition professional should have a basic understanding of food allergies and how to manage them. This is a great, comprehensive course for those looking to improve on their knowledge in this area.
Nutrition Management of Food Allergies Course
Andrea Lopofsky, RD, CNSC, LDN
Food-shaping is often overlooked in aged care facilities. Many facilities could easily adapt several food-shaping techniques that are discussed in this short course to improve the nutrition outcomes of their older adults with dysphagia.
How Food Shaping Impacts Nutrition in Older Adults- Short Course
Jamie Smith, MS, RD, LDN
This continuing education program reviews important concepts surrounding culture, foodways, and counseling. It is an informative course for nutrition professionals that is broadly applicable in many practice settings. The case study format of this course provides real-life application, while the exam questions…
Exploring Cultural Food Practices to Improve Nutrition Care
Aimee Shea, MPH, RDN, CCMS, 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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