Florida Dietitian License Renewal 2021

Florida-licensed dietitians and nutritionists have an upcoming license renewal deadline of June 30, 2021 (extended from May 31, 2021 due to COVID-19).

CE Required: 30 hours every 2 years, including:
2 hours Preventing Medical Errors (required each renewal)
3 hours HIV/AIDS (required first renewal only)
Online CE Allowed: 20 hours (10 hours must be “live”)
License Expiration: 5/31, odd years – extended to 6/30/2021

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New Online Course Meets Ethics Requirement for RDs & DTRs

By Gina Ulery, MS, RDN, LDN

Responding to a recommendation from the Academy Board of Directors, on May 9, 2011, the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) voted to require that RDs and DTRs complete a minimum of 1 CPEU of Continuing Professional Education in Ethics (Learning Need Code 1050) during each 5-year recertification cycle in order to recertify. This requirement will be effective starting with the 5-year recertification cycle which ends on May 31, 2017, and will be phased in over a 5 year period for each recertification cycle.

Professional Development Resources has developed a 1-hour online course to meet this requirement:

Ethics for Registered Dietitian NutritionistsEthics for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists is a 1-hour online continuing education (CE, CEU, CPEU) course addressing the ethics of practice in nutrition and dietetics and satisfies the requirement of the Commission on Dietetic Registration that RDs and DTRs complete a minimum of 1 CPEU of Continuing Professional Education in Ethics (Learning Need Code 1050) during each 5-year recertification cycle in order to recertify. The practice and business of nutrition and dietetics grow and change but ethical practices remain paramount regardless. Potential situations arise that require a review of what the ethical solution(s) should be. This course includes real-life scenarios so you can utilize the profession’s Code of Ethics to identify these ethical issues and come up with solutions and ways to avoid unethical behaviors. Course #10-60 | 2014 | 10 Pages | 7 posttest questions

This online course provides instant access to the course materials (PDF download) and CE test. Successful completion of the online CE test (80% required to pass, 3 chances to take) and course evaluation are required to earn a certificate of completion. You can print the test (download test from My Courses tab of your account after purchasing) and mark your answers on while reading the course document. Then submit online when ready to receive credit.

About the Authors:

Catherine Christie, PhD, RDN, LDN, FAND, FPCNA, is Associate Dean, Professor, and Nutrition Graduate Program Director in the Brooks College of Health at the University of North Florida. She is a Past President of the Florida Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Cathy is co-author of four books including The Latino Food Lover’s Glossary, Fat is Not Your Fate, Eat to Stay Young and I’d Kill for a Cookie. Dr. Christie is also Editor of theManual of Medical Nutrition Therapy. A Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Fellow of the Preventative Cardiovascular Nurses Association and Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Dr. Christie earned her Ph.D. from Florida State University and served for six years as the Chairman of the Dietetics and Nutrition Council, which regulates the nutrition profession in the state of Florida. Dr. Christie is the recipient of several awards and/or certifications including Florida’s Distinguished Dietitian, Florida Dietetic Association Outstanding Service Award, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Outstanding Dietetic Educator Award, and the Excellence in Practice Award for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics.

Susan Mitchell, PhD, RDN, LDN, FAND, is a nutrition consultant in digital and traditional media and communicates evidence-based health messages thru social media, radio, TV, video, and print. ?She also provides continuing education for health professionals through speaking, webinars and written articles/courses. Along with Dr. Christie, Dr. Mitchell is co-author of three books, Fat is Not Your Fate, I’d Kill for a Cookie, and Eat to Stay Young and is a contributing author to Macmillan Reference USA’s Nutrition and Well-Being A to Z. A Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and Distinguished Florida Dietitian, Dr. Mitchell earned her Ph.D. from the University of Tennessee and taught nutrition and health science at the University of Central Florida for over 8 years. She serves on the University of North Florida’s Department of Nutrition & Dietetics Advisory Committee and the advisory board of Family Circle magazine. Drs. Christie and Mitchell have taught the Preventing Medical Errors in Dietetics Practice 2-hour course for over six years at the annual Florida Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics meeting.

Professional Development Resources is a CPE Accredited Provider with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR #PR001). CPE accreditation does not constitute endorsement by CDR of provider programs or materials. Professional Development Resources is also a provider with the Florida Council of Dietetics and Nutrition and is CE Broker compliant (#50-1635).

Lactose Intolerance: Basics & Beyond

By Alexia Lewis, MS, RD, LD/N

Lactose Intolerance: Basics & BeyondLactose Intolerance: Basics & Beyond is a new 2-hour online continuing education (CE/CEU) course that explains the basics of lactose intolerance from the prevalence and pathophysiology to the management of lactose intolerance. It also goes beyond the basics by including the dietary treatment of lactose intolerance from a registered dietitian’s perspective by outlining the steps of the nutrition care process and providing strategies for nutrition counseling. It includes information on psycho-emotional factors such as anxiety and depression that can affect lactose intolerance symptoms and pose barriers to successful treatment. Two case studies are included to assist health professionals in understanding the client perspective. This course will be informative for anyone with lactose intolerance as well as registered dietitians and other health professionals who counsel those with lactose intolerance. Course #20-78 | 2014 | 33 pages | 18 posttest questions

Professional Development Resources is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists; the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC ACEP #5590); the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB Provider #1046, ACE Program); the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA Provider #3159); the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR Provider #PR001); the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (#PCE1625); the Florida Boards of Social Work, Mental Health Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy (#BAP346), Psychology & School Psychology (#50-1635), Dietetics & Nutrition (#50-1635), and Occupational Therapy Practice (#34); the South Carolina Board of Professional Counselors & MFTs (#193); and the Texas Board of Examiners of Marriage & Family Therapists (#114) and State Board of Social Worker Examiners (#5678).

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Illinois Registered Dietitians and Nutritionists Continuing Education and License Renewals

illinois dietitians and nutritionists continuing educationIllinois-licensed registered dietitians and nutritionists have a license renewal every two years with an October 31st deadline, odd years. Thirty (30) hours of continuing education are required in order to renew a license. There is no limit on home study if CDR approved, and 24 hours must pertain to MNT.

Continuing education ensures the highest possible standards for the registered dietitian and nutritionist professions. All licensees are required to participate in continuing education as a condition of licensing.

Professional Development Resources is a CPE Accredited Provider with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR Provider #PR001). CPE accreditation does not constitute endorsement by CDR of provider programs or materials.

Requirements for Continuing Education

Illinois-licensed dietitians and nutritionists have a biennial license renewals with a deadline of October 31st, odd years. Thirty (30) continuing education hours are required for license renewals. There is no limit on home study if CDR approved, and 24 hours must pertain to MNT.

Information obtained from the Illinois DPR – Dietitian, Nutritionist on October 2,2013.

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Celiac Disease: Basics & Beyond – New Online CEU Course

It seems that everybody knows somebody with celiac disease or who is avoiding foods containing gluten. Is this because there is a higher level of awareness and more people are being diagnosed with celiac disease? Or is this because of a rise in popularity of a gluten-free diet and people self-diagnosing celiac disease? A gluten-free diet, the diet prescribed for those with celiac disease, is being touted as a 2013 health trend.

Celiac Disease: Basics & BeyondIn order to be able to provide care to their clients and patients, both with and without celiac disease, health professionals should understand the basics of celiac disease and a gluten-free diet.

Celiac Disease: Basics & Beyond will cover the basics of celiac disease including pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment. This 2-hour online CEU course will then go beyond the basics by describing how registered dietitians use the nutrition care process to provide medical nutrition therapy to patients with celiac disease. Two case studies are included to assist the health professional in understanding the patient’s perspective from pre-diagnosis to disease management. This course will be informative for anyone with celiac disease as well as registered dietitians and other health professionals who work with patients with celiac disease. Course #20-76 | 2013 | 26 pages | 17 posttest questions

About the Author:

Alexia Lewis, MS, RD, LD/N, is a registered dietitian licensed in the state of Florida. She is the wellness dietitian for the University of North Florida where she does one-on-one nutrition counseling, facilitates healthy eating groups, presents nutrition workshops and cooking demonstrations, and promotes healthy lifestyle habits through food and nutrition. Alexia has also been a nutrition instructor for undergraduate nutrition students at the University of North Florida and has taught Food Fundamentals, Nutrition Education, Nutrition Counseling and Communication, and other classes. Alexia is the president of the Jacksonville Dietetic Association for the 2012-2013 year. Alexia is a nutrition speaker, writer, and blogger (http://alexialewisrd.com) whose goal is “nutrition made easy.”

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Kids Are Eating Fewer Calories, Suggesting Future Drops in Obesity

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kid-eatingSome good, if preliminary, news for those trying to reduce childhood obesity: American kids, on average, are eating fewer calories now than they did roughly a decade ago.

That’s the major takeaway from a new report from the Centers for Disease Control out today that also looked at adult consumption of fast food (from which, by the way, adults are getting fewer of their calories). The surprising drop, while encouraging, is modest: boys’ caloric intake fell 7 percent overall, while girls’ energy intake dipped 4 percent. The decrease, researchers think, is likely in part because kids are eating fewer carbohydrates, but more protein.

While the data may foreshadow a future drop in obesity rates, that hasn’t happened just yet. “A harbinger of change is a good phrase,” R. Bethene Ervin, a CDC researcher and co-author of the report, told the New York Times. “But to see if it’s really a real trend we would obviously need more years of data.”

As for adult fast food consumption, researchers found that 11.3 percent of adults’ average daily caloric intake was from fast food in 2010, down from 12.8 percent in 2006. That percentage goes down sharply with age, according to the study. And while income status didn’t seem to make a difference when it comes to fast food consumption, the authors note that, perhaps unsurprisingly, obese adults on average eat more fast food.

Source: http://www.slate.com/blogs/the_slatest/2013/02/21/children_s_calorie_consumption_cdc_study_finds_decrease_in_caloric_intake.html

Link Between Fast Food and Depression Confirmed

Link Between Fast Food and Depression ConfirmedAccording to a recent study headed by scientists from the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and the University of Granada, eating commercial baked goods (fairy cakes, croissants, doughnuts, etc.) and fast food (hamburgers, hotdogs and pizza) is linked to depression.

Published in the Public Health Nutrition journal, the results reveal that consumers of fast food, compared to those who eat little or none, are 51% more likely to develop depression.

Furthermore, a dose-response relationship was observed. In other words this means that “the more fast food you consume, the greater the risk of depression,” explains Almudena Sánchez-Villegas, lead author of the study.

The study demonstrates that those participants who eat the most fast food and commercial baked goods are more likely to be single, less active and have poor dietary habits, which include eating less fruit, nuts, fish, vegetables and olive oil. Smoking and working more than 45 hours per week are other prevalent characteristics of this group.

A long-term study

With regard to the consumption of commercial baked goods, the results are equally conclusive. “Even eating small quantities is linked to a significantly higher chance of developing depression,” as the university researcher from the Canary Islands points out.

The study sample belonged to the SUN Project (University of Navarra Diet and Lifestyle Tracking Program). It consisted of 8,964 participants that had never been diagnosed with depression or taken antidepressants. They were assessed for an average of six months, and 493 were diagnosed with depression or started to take antidepressants.

This new data supports the results of the SUN project in 2011, which were published in the PLoS One journal. The project recorded 657 new cases of depression out of the 12,059 people analysed over more than six months. A 42% increase in the risk associated with fast food was found, which is lower than that found in the current study.

Sánchez-Villegas concludes that “although more studies are necessary, the intake of this type of food should be controlled because of its implications on both health (obesity, cardiovascular diseases) and mental well-being.”

The impact of diet on mental health

Depression affects 121 million people worldwide. This figure makes it one of the main global causes of disability-adjusted life year. Further still, in countries with low and medium income it is the leading cause.

However, little is known about the role that diet plays in developing depressive disorders. Previous studies suggest that certain nutrients have a preventative role. These include group B vitamins, omega-3 fatty acids and olive oil. Furthermore, a healthy diet such as that enjoyed in the Mediterranean has been linked to a lower risk of developing depression.

Source: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/03/120330081352.htm?goback=.gde_145741_member_104896837

20% Off Nutritious CE in Celebration of National Nutrition Month

National Nutrition Month CE PromoProfessional Development Resources is proud to join the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics during March in celebrating National Nutrition Month®. This year’s National Nutrition Month theme is “Get Your Plate in Shape” and encourages consumers to remember to include a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins and dairy on their plates every day.

Professional Development Resources is offering 20% off all nutrition-related continuing education courses in celebration of National Nutrition Month. To apply the discount, enter coupon code NNM2012 during checkout at www.pdresources.org. Coupon expires 3/31/2012.

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Dietitians Tackle Food Myths for National Nutrition Month

Written by Melissa Romero

Top 13 Myths About Food and Nutrition

National Nutrition Month 2012Do carbs make you fat? Will eating tons of protein help you get Ahnold’s muscles? Health experts give us the cold, hard facts.

Happy Nutrition Month! To start it off the right way, we rounded up 13 of the most common and persistent myths about food and asked local dietitians and nutritionists to debunk them. Read on to find out the real deal—some of the answers may surprise you.

1. If you have diabetes, stay away from sugar and you’ll be fine

The truth: “All foods have different effects on blood sugar levels,” says nutritionist Robyn Webb. “While sugar is nutritionally devoid, it’s the total number of carbohydrates that may play a role in blood sugar management. So it’s important to monitor blood sugar even after eating whole foods such as fruit, vegetables, and whole grains.”

2. Fat makes you fat

The truth: Fat gets such a bad rap that we often forget there are such things as healthy fats, such as those found in nuts, olive oil, salmon, and avocados, says Nicole Ferring Holovach. Yes, fat grams do contain more calories than carbs or proteins, but fat is still an essential component of our diet. Adds Elise Museles: They “keep you satiated by slowing down the digestion process so you stay full for a longer period of time.”

3. Eating more protein will lead to bigger muscles

The truth: “A myth perpetuated in gyms!” Webb says. “While eating protein is important, eating more than you need is unnecessary. Resistance training and exercises in which you use your body weight as resistance, such as yoga, can lead to a more defined look. But eating a ton a protein is not going to lead to large muscular development.”

4. Muscle weighs more than fat

The truth: “Unless the laws of physics have changed, one pound is one pound is one pound,” says Elana Natker. “The difference is that muscle is denser than fat, so one pound of muscle takes up less space than a pound of fat.”

5. Egg yolks are bad for you

The truth: Don’t waste those yolks anymore—they’re a “goldmine of nutrition,” says Holovach. One yolk contains half of your day’s requirement of choline, which is an essential nutrient for the brain. Eggs for breakfast will fill you up with protein and fat and will keep you from overeating the rest of the day.

6. Eight glasses of water a day is the magic number

The truth: Just like with nutrients and calories, basic hydration needs varies for each individual, says Heather Calcote. How much water you need to drink daily depends on your exercise and activity level, and even the temperature of where you live. A person needs to learn to recognize thirst and drink water both with meals and in between meal times as needed. “Remember that things like tea, coffee, soup, and most fruits also contribute to water intake, but be mindful of added sugars, caffeine, and sodium.”

7. To lose weight, avoid indulging

The truth: “Healthy eating and healthy living is all about balance,” says Stephanie Mull, so there’s always room for most foods in one’s diet. “People who restrict too much create psychological connections to those forbidden foods, causing them to overeat when they do consume them.”

8. “Healthy” foods are bland

The truth: There are many ways to make natural foods tasty and nutritious at the same time, says Elise Museles. You just need to know the best foods to mix together. “Picture a simple smoothie made with all kinds of fresh fruits and vegetables; a colorful salad with deeply pigmented vegetables and some added protein (plant or animal-based); or a savory soup with butternut squash and a side of homemade kale chips.”

9. Eating after 7 PM will make you gain weight

The truth: “You don’t magically store more fat after 7 PM,” says Danielle Omar. “What and how much you eat will determine weight gain or loss.” To lose weight, try spreading out your calories throughout the day, so you’re not starving in the evening and end up overeating, she suggests.

10. Carrots are high in sugar, so you should avoid them

The truth: Carrots are more than 85 percent water, and one pound of cooked carrots only has three teaspoons of sugar. In fact, since they’re high in phytochemicals such as beta carotene and fiber, eating them will actually help lower blood sugar, Omar says.

11. Babies sleep better and longer if you give them formula before bed

The truth: It’s an old wives’ tale, says Natker. In fact, formula can cause an upset stomach in some babies, which would certainly keep them up at night. A good night’s rest really depends on a baby’s size, daily sleep patterns, and temperament.

12. Eating a product labeled gluten-free is healthy

The truth: Gluten-free is a hot trend in the world of nutrition, but it’s not for everyone, says Museles. While those who jump on the gluten-free bandwagon even if they don’t suffer from celiac disease often feel better, it’s most likely because they’ve eliminated processed foods from their diet. Eating naturally gluten-free foods such as quinoa, sweet potatoes, and millet is great, but gluten-free processed food is not necessarily a healthy choice.

13. Ground turkey and chicken are always better for you than ground beef

The truth: Ground turkey and chicken can be made of any parts of the bird, including the higher-fat dark meat and skin, says Claire LeBrun, senior nutritionist at GW Medical Faculty Associates. Ground beef comes this way, too, but it’s labeled with the percentage of fat. In fact, 95 percent lean or “extra lean” ground beef is much lower in fat than most ground turkey. Lebrun says for the leanest meat, look for packages labeled “ground turkey breast.”

Source: http://www.washingtonian.com/blogarticles/health/wellbeing/23053.html

7 Big Nutrition Myths

By Melanie Thomassian, RD

These days there is an incredible amount of information available on what to eat for health, fitness and weight loss. Unfortunately, a good deal of it is distorted, biased, or simply untrue. Often, the scientists conducting studies on a given food product, or supplement, are employed by the very company which produces the product — how can they possibly be impartial? At other times, studies are completed in a very short period of time, or are improperly carried out, producing misleading results. This is why you need to be so careful where you get your health information from, and make sure you always examine claims with a critical eye.

NUTRITIONAL MYTHS TO BE AWARE OF

Here are some of the most common nutrition myths which you’re likely to come across.

NUTRITIONAL MYTHS TO BE AWARE OF1. ENERGY DRINKS ARE HEALTHY

Despite the vitamins, amino acids, and other compounds which energy drinks contain, the fact remains that huge amounts of sugar, artificial sweeteners, and caffeine make them a very dubious choice.

Furthermore, the rush they produce can quickly lead to a sharp crash in blood sugar, and energy levels afterwards, making you feel even worse than you did before.

2. DIET SODA HELPS YOU LOSE WEIGHT

Despite the fact that diet soda’s don’t contain any sugar, they have actually been shown to increase the desire to eat sugary foods.

In fact, some studies suggest diet soda drinkers are actually more likely to be overweight.

Why?

Some studies suggest that when our taste buds sense sweetness, the body expects a calorie load to accompany it. When that doesn’t happen, it may cause us to overeat because we crave the energy rush our body was expecting. (Source – Cheryl Forberg R.D.)

Another suggestion is that artificial sweeteners dull the taste buds, which means you eat more high-flavor, high-calorie foods to satisfy those cravings.

So, stick to water and unsweetened teas, particularly if you want to lose weight.

3. “NATURAL” FOODS ARE HEALTHIER FOR YOU

The truth is, there is no serious regulation of these claims.

Just about any food manufacturer can use the word natural on their food label, making you think a particular food is healthier for you than something else.

As a general rule, try to choose foods that are close to their natural state, i.e. fresh fruit and veg, raw, unsalted nuts, plain meats, etc… basically foods that haven’t been processed to death.

When choosing packaged foods, go for those that have a short ingredients list, and also foods that contain real ingredients, rather than a list of chemical additives.

4. CHOCOLATE IS BAD FOR YOU

Too much of anything can be bad for us, but a little dark chocolate now and then, is actually healthy.

It contains compounds called flavonoids, which can improve circulation, raise HDL cholesterol (the “good” cholesterol), and stimulate the release of those feel-good endorphins.

The key, though, is to stick with dark chocolate most of the time, which has a higher cocoa content (60% plus), rather than milk or white chocolate, which tend to be little more than sugar and fat.

5. LOW FAT FOODS ARE BETTER FOR YOU

Unfortunately, this is a myth that will probably be around for some time yet.

For the most part, I stay clear of “low fat” foods. My reasoning?

Well, I’ve come to believe, like I mentioned above, that foods are better consumed in their natural state, or at least as close to it as possible.

So, when I pick up a tub of margarine, for example, to read the contents list, what do I find? A list of ingredients I cannot pronounce, let alone understand what they are there for. That can’t be a healthy choice, can it?

My personal preference is a very small amount of butter — but, that’s a story for another day!

The truth is that food manufacturers make up for the taste deficiency, which comes from removing the fat in foods, by filling them with sugar and other unnatural additives.

I’d rather take my chances, and eat a little less of a higher fat food, which is closer to its natural form, rather than some lab produced food product.

6. EATING AT NIGHT LEADS TO WEIGHT GAIN

Truthfully, calories are calories. If you eat more than you burn, you’ll gain weight.

A more likely conclusion is that those calories eaten at night tend to come from junk food, with a very low nutrition profile.

Try to plan all of your snacks and meals, and then stick with your plan, rather than allowing yourself the luxury of random choice in the evenings, when the resolution to eat better is often weaker.

7. FASTING HELPS CLEAR TOXINS FROM YOUR BODY

Your body does a fine job of clearing toxins on its own.

The liver, kidneys and spleen are designed to help remove harmful substances from our system.

There is actually no credible evidence that fasting helps the body do its job any better than it would otherwise.

Instead, eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, drink lots of water and green tea, take some exercise, and get a few good nights of sleep in a row.

Try to get into the habit of questioning any nutritional claims you hear. Also, keep in mind that the healthiest foods are likely to be the ones that are the least processed.

What’s the biggest nutrition myth you’ve ever heard?

Source: http://www.dietriffic.com/2012/02/08/nutrition-myths/

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