CEUs for Week of 5/19
Lots of live CEUs leading up to the 5/31 CDR deadline! Plus your usual memes and more :)
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FREE Webinar: “The ABCs of the ADINA Act: Allergen Labeling, Bipartisan Action, and Congressional Change”
Monday 5/19 at 4pm PT
An informative session that explores how a bill becomes law through the lens of the ADINA (Allergen Disclosure in Non-food Articles) Act, including hearing from the family behind the bill. Register here.
FREE CEU: “Eat the Science Workshop: Supporting Wellness from Head to Toe with Walnuts”
Tuesday 5/20 at 10am PT
For decades, walnuts have been studied for their wide-ranging health benefits including heart health, brain health, gut health and more. The research continues to evolve, and this next installment of Eat the Science unlocks the full potential of walnuts by showcasing the newest studies and how this powerhouse nut supports health benefits from head-to-toe across the lifespan. Did you know walnut consumption may support memory and focus? Or that metabolites produced after eating walnuts may benefit gut health? Join the Culinary Nutrition Collaborative as they dive into this research and demonstrate two new recipes that bring the research to life through versatile dishes that can be served at your Memorial Day BBQ and upcoming summer gatherings. With interactive discussions and practical tips, you’ll walk away with cutting-edge research and applicable recipes to share with your clients, colleagues and friends. Register here.
FREE CEU: “Social Drivers of Health for the Tactical Athlete”
Tuesday 5/20 at 8am PT
Health and nutrition guidance that works well for civilian patients and clients often does not work as well for tactical athletes, which includes military personnel, firefighters, and law enforcement officers. Why is that? The lifestyle of a tactical athlete introduces unique factors into every driver of health – factors that require specialized approaches and understanding to address effectively. Attend this webinar to understand the unique social drivers of health for tactical athletes. Attendees will learn how to navigate those curveballs and methods for addressing these social drivers of health in their work with tactical athletes. Register here.
FREE CEU: “Nutrition Challenges and Interventions for PD”
Tuesday 5/20 at 9am PT, register here
Wednesday 5/21 at 11am PT, register here
Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) patients face unique nutritional challenges. This course will discuss the unique contributors to protein energy wasting (PEW) in PD patients. It will also describe the markers of visceral and somatic protein stores as mortality predictors in PD. The course will conclude with a review of different nutrition interventions, including intraperitoneal nutrition (IPN), and their impact on clinical outcomes.
FREE 2.25 CEU: “FARE's Pediatric Food Allergy Workshop”
Tuesday 5/20 at 10am-12:45pm PT
Register for this exclusive, complimentary workshop led by food allergy experts! Food allergies and other adverse food reactions: Review the spectrum of adverse food reactions to discover their similarities and differences. What's the latest in cow's milk allergy guidelines? Explore the most recent guidelines on management of cow’s milk allergy and appropriate options for infants. Food allergy and the gut microbiota in pediatric patients: Explore the role of the gut microbiota in early life, its impact on the development of the immune system and relationship to food allergy. Resources for clinicians: We’ll cap the day by sharing resources to support your work with patients with food allergies! Register here.
FREE Webinar: “Learning to Say No for Work-Life Balance”
Wednesday 5/21 at 8am PT
Preventing burnout and effectively managing stress are critical skills for military service providers who often juggle demanding roles. This webinar provides actionable strategies to maintain a healthy work-life balance while meeting professional responsibilities. Attendees will learn to communicate boundaries clearly, strategically, and respectfully, ensuring professional relationships remain intact. The session will explore methods for effective delegation, enabling participants to optimize their workload, focus on core priorities, and reduce stress. Additionally, attendees will discover approaches to assess and sustain equilibrium between work and personal life, along with techniques to overcome common emotional barriers, such as resentment and guilt, that often hinder boundary-setting. By fostering a healthier mindset for self-care and productivity, this session equips military service providers with the tools to sustain their well-being while supporting others. Register here.
FREE Webinar: “Academy Update: The Impact of U.S. Political Shifts on Nutrition and Dietetics Policies”
Wednesday 5/21 at 8am PT
Join Academy President Livleen Gill for a webinar exploring the U.S. policy landscape and its impact on nutrition and dietetics. Kelly Horton, Academy Senior V.P. of Public Policy and Government Relations, will share updates on the Academy's policy priorities and progress. She'll be joined by Robb Walton and Raghav Aggarwal from BGR for insights into key legislative and regulatory developments under the current Congress and Administration. Topics will include the MNT Act, telehealth, Medicare payment reforms, and more. This session will help attendees gain a deeper understanding of current policy opportunities and challenges, and how the Academy is navigating the shifting landscape. The session will include live Q&A. Register here.
FREE Webinar*: “Optimizing GLP-1 Therapy for Obesity through Food as Medicine & Lifestyle Medicine”
Wednesday 5/21 at 11am PT
This panel presentation highlights current perspectives from authors of Nutritional Priorities to Support GLP-1 Therapy for Obesity: A Joint Advisory from the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, the American Society for Nutrition, the Obesity Medicine Association, and The Obesity Society (in press). The panel will discuss the powerful synergy between GLP-1 receptor agonists and therapeutic lifestyle medicine, including food as medicine approaches, in the context of optimizing obesity care. This panel will be moderated by Dr. Darius Mozaffarian, Director of the Food is Medicine Institute at the Tufts Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy. *CEU status unknown. Register here.
FREE Webinar: “Pecans—A Fresh Look at North America’s Native Nut”
Thursday 5/22 at 10am PT
Discover the powerful story of pecans—North America’s only major native tree nut—and why they deserve a regular place in nutrition guidance. Join Dr. Sabrina A. Falquier, a board-certified physician in culinary, lifestyle, and internal medicine, and founder of Sensations Salud®, and Serena Schaffner, Chief Marketing Officer of the American Pecan Promotion Board, for an engaging webinar and culinary demonstration. Register here.
FREE CEU: “Sensing Sweetness: Balancing Taste, Health And Consumer Demand”
Thursday 5/22 at 11am PT
Join us for a webinar featuring Kris Sollid, IFIC Senior Director of Research & Consumer Insights and Dr. Jean-Xavier Guinard, Professor of Sensory Science and Co-Director of the Coffee Center at the University of California, Davis. This webinar will showcase results from IFIC’s most recent Spotlight Survey on perceptions of sweetness in the diet and discuss sensory properties that drive food preferences and intake, as well as innovative culinary and formulation strategies that can deliver on health while meeting consumer expectations, including our innate liking of sweetness. Register here.
FREE CEU: “Quarterly Spotlight on Quality: Transforming Care: Leveraging Nutrition Electronic Health Record Integration to Improve Clinical Outcomes”
Thursday 5/22 at 11am PT
Documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) is a powerful tool to support patient care and showcase the value of nutrition and dietetics credentialed practitioners in any care setting. This session will explore real-world examples of how implementing the Nutrition Care Process and Terminology can improve communication with other healthcare providers. Presenters will share compelling data demonstrating how other providers value the nutrition diagnosis PES statements and the impact on improving clinical decision-making and demonstrating meaningful care outcomes. The session will highlight how measurable outcomes, such as reductions in length of stay (LOS), malnutrition rates, and readmissions, can be tracked as evidence of the tangible impact of nutrition care. Attendees will also gain insights into practical implementations of NCPT in the EHR, as well as a global perspective on how standardized nutrition documentation strengthens the profession worldwide by utilizing a collaborative approach. Register here.
As a reminder, CDR extended the cap on pre-recorded CEUs to 50 for RDs (33 for DTRs).
FREE Pre-Recorded CEU: “The Benefits of Polyphenols and a Low Fructose Diet”
Expires 6/8/2025
Several nutrients or plant-based molecules convey either higher levels of risk or protection levels for chronic disease. Adjusting food or ingredient choices in an effort to reduce the ratio of risk levels to protective levels is a novel approach to improve overall health through the diet. While sugar, fructose, and omega 6 fatty acids serve as examples of increased risk nutrients often rich in plant-based diets, they may be offset by the presence of polyphenols that serve as antioxidants. Polyphenols and antioxidants may improve various aspects of human health when consumed regularly. This discussion focuses on the benefits of reducing sources of fructose while increasing polyphenol-rich foods as a better plant-based approach for risk reduction and improving patient outcomes. Join Dr. John Bagnulo MPH, PhD for an in-depth assessment of polyphenols and benefits of reducing fructose intake to help improve patient well-being. Register here.
FREE Pre-Recorded CEU: “Fatty Acids: What is the Ideal Ratio of Omega 6 to 3 for Optimal Health?”
Expires 7/14/2025
The essential fatty acids play critical roles in human health. Both omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids offer unique benefits to the immune, cardiovascular, and neurological systems. The modern human diet has shifted away from the omega 6 to 3 balance provided by Paleolithic and ancestral foods. An increased reliance on industrial seed oils as a significant source of calories has resulted in the highest physiological levels of omega 6 fatty acids in human history. The effect of increased cellular and mitochondrial membrane PUFA content is an overall reduction in membrane stability and a greater susceptibility to oxidation. The imbalanced, higher ratio of omega 6 to 3 fatty acids favor inflammation, increased blood pressure, and 2-series eicosanoids that favor metabolic syndrome. Join John Bagnulo MPH, PhD and Laura Dority MS, RD, LD for an in-depth discussion that will include optimal types and dietary levels of essential fatty acids, methods of establishing healthy ratios, clinical signs for identifying signs of imbalance, and foods sources of all types of omega 6 and 3 fatty acids. Register here.
Self-Paced 5.5 CEUs Course: “EmpoweRD: Menopause Coaching & Nutrition Counseling”
Expires August 2027
We know that menopause is complex, but as RDs we're rarely taught about the intricacies of what happens and how we can best support our clients through menopause. We have a wonderful group of speakers who will be sharing their knowledge and expertise, through pre-recorded modules, culminating with a pre-recorded virtual Q&A panel. Payment plans available. Register here.
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