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Regulations & Guidelines
Maintaining up-to-date policies and procedures in healthcare is becoming increasingly complex as regulatory requirements, clinical guidelines, and food safety standards continue to evolve. Foodservice and nutrition teams must stay aligned with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regulations, implement current dietary guidance, ensure food safety, and support…
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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,…
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…
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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…
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
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
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
This required reading and self study course provides excellent information, varied topics, applicable to multiple healthcare venues and level of practitioners. It includes wonderful case studies as an excellent means to apply the information.
The Dietitian’s Guide to Nutrition Assessment Course
Katy Adams, MDA, RD, CSG, LD
This self study course is well done as it requires a full and thorough reading of the Appendix PP, which gives detailed guidance for surveyors in just about every situation that may arise in a facility. RDNs would benefit from this course…
State Operations Manual Appendix PP- Guidance to Surveyors for Long Term Care Facilities Course
Lori Stevens, RD, LDN
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
This continuing education program is based on the latest data-driven evidence of where the science stands in chronic disease prevention and management, rare and infectious disease control, mental health promotion, and overall lifestyle management for optimum anti-aging. RDNs and NDTRs can better…
The Science of Super-Aging: Unlocking the Secrets of Longevity
Kathleen Pellechia, MS, RDN, PMP
Muscle health is increasingly recognized as a key factor in preventing chronic diseases and this course focuses on this topic while equipping dietitians to take a more preventive, whole-body approach to nutrition care.
Muscle Matters: Your First Defense Against Disease
Doreen Rodo, MEd, 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
It is important that dietitians are aware of the impact of physical activity on blood sugar management, so I feel this is an appropriate resource and self study course to be familiar with.
Planned Exercise, Physical Activity, and Management of Type 2 Diabetes Course
Casey Seiden, MS, RD, CDCES
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