Introduction As part of the Affordable Care Act, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), highlighted the need for continuously improving the quality of patient care. One specific point of interest is an emphasis…Read More

In 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration celebrated 30 years of the Food Code, a model that illustrates best practices for safe food handling in all establishments. Local, state, federal, and tribal agencies use…Read More

Nutrition screening is the process of identifying individuals who are at nutrition risk and referring those who would benefit from the nutrition care process to the registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN)1. Nutrition screening relies on tools…Read More

Becky Dorner has a passion for health and nutrition, leading her to find innovative solutions and share her knowledge with the global dietetics community. We are so proud of Becky’s contributions, and the essential role…Read More

When treating adults with diabetes, most health care professionals focus on normalizing blood glucose levels and preventing hyperglycemia. But for most older adults, hypoglycemia is a bigger concern. Older adults are especially vulnerable to hypoglycemia…Read More

Kathleen’s parents and grandfathers all died because of heart disease. Now 65, she assumed her risk was probably high due to family history, her 20 year history of hypertension, and current overweight condition. She had…Read More

Individualized treatment plans are a must for successful diabetes management. The plan of care will depend on a patient’s comorbidities, preferences (including cost and access considerations), and level of intensity of glycemic management required1. Lifestyle…Read More

Registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) are aware of the importance of identifying and treating malnutrition. Malnutrition is thought to contribute to poor growth and development in infants, children, and teens and is associated with adverse outcomes…Read More

May is a time to celebrate in many ways - winter is over, we've been through the rain, and the flowers are blooming! Sunday is a time to celebrate Mom's - we wish all the…Read More

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 timely. Much of what can…Read More

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 new beginning and brighter future. However,…Read More

Keeping abreast of the latest guidelines for diabetes treatment can be daunting. Fortunately, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) makes it more manageable by publishing the Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes (Standards) in the Diabetes…Read More