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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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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
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
The required reading includes sections on disease process, treatment and nutritional intervention, patient education, and some summaries of the Nutrition Care Process. The self study course is easy to interpret and understand while reflecting various disease processes that the RDN might encounter…
Guidelines for Clinical Nutrition Care: Essential Information for Nutrition Professionals
This self-study course helps the nutrition professional gain the knowledge needed to work with individuals with diabetes during pregnancy.
Diabetes and Pregnancy: A Nutrition Update
Amy Hess-Fischl, RDN, CDCES
I love how comprehensive the guidelines are and how the course is set up with practical scenarios. It gives the practitioner ways to communicate nutrition’s importance in healing pressure injuries. Those who take this course will get valuable, evidenced-based knowledge on how…
Nutrition Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers/Injuries 2023 Course
Doreen Rodo, Med, RD, LD
The self study course provides a detailed overview of the NFPE for a new or seasoned RDN. Specific updates on the NFPE are outlined within the course material and a series of challenging case studies are utilized to assist the participant in…
Nutrition Focused Physical Exam Course
Stacey Phillips, MS, RD
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
Continuing education programs from Becky Dorner & Associates are always high quality, evidence-based and timely. Given how fast information can change, it is critical to know that you are receiving information that will help you in your present work but also help…
Kathleen Pellechia, MS, RDN, PMP
This self-study course provides comprehensive and current information regarding gastrointestinal nutrition and it is an excellent resource for RDNs and NDTRs who are involved in this field.
Gastrointestinal Nutrition: A Primer for Nutrition Professionals Self Study Course
Lina Nahhas, MS, RD, LD
This course reviews cutting edge information on diet and behavioral therapies for practitioners working with patients who have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). The course is well organized starting with the pathophysiology of IBS, the gut-brain connection and delves into details on dietary…
IBS & the Gut-Brain Connection Self-Study Course
Emma Fogt, EdD, MBA, RDN, LDN, FAND
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
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