Orgain Professional Education Series

Inform. Educate. Inspire.

Orgain sponsors the Professional Education Series to provide healthcare professionals with valuable and empowering information, presented by subject matter experts, on topics chosen by you and your peers. Register to join the next Professional Education Series live webinar event or watch any of the previous Professional Education Series webinars free of charge. They are available on demand, 24/7, with CPEU credit available for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists. Just complete a short form to access the on-demand webinars. CPEU certificates for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists will be presented for download at the completion of each on-demand webinar.

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Calorie Restriction, Longevity and Muscle Function: Emerging Research and Clinical Considerations

January 27th 2022 at 2:00 PM EST Jacob Mey, Ph.D., R.D. 1.0 CPEU for RDNs & NDTRs Dr. Mey will first review the core concepts to biological aging. He will then share evidence that suggest nutritional calorie restriction promotes longevity, discussing research across animal models, human observational studies and even rigorous human clinical trials. Finally, Dr. Mey will identify caveats in the premise that calorie restriction promotes longevity, including concerns for muscle mass, physical function and low body weight.

Reducing Cancer Recurrence with Plant-Based Nutrition

February 17th 2022 at 2:00 PM EST Alison Tierney, MS, RD, CD, CSO 1.0 CPEU for RDNs & NDTRs International agencies around the world recommend a plant-based diet to reduce the risk of cancer development and its recurrence for cancer survivors. As practitioners, it is important to be able to educate patients on what a plant-based diet is, how it reduces risk, and the key principles for implementing this approach in a nutritionally adequate and client-tailored way to complement the fight against cancer recurrence.

First 1,000 Days of Life: Relationship Between Early Life Nutrition and Future Health Outcomes

March 3rd 2022 at 2:00 PM EST Nicole Avena, PhD 1.0 CPEU for RDNs & NDTRs In "First 1,000 Days of Life: Relationship Between Early Life Nutrition and Future Health Outcomes", Dr. Avena will discuss the importance of good nutrition in early life and how it can impact cognitive functioning, immune system health, and food preferences later in life. The latest research findings on how excess sugar and too much intake of highly processed foods can impact the brain and behavioral development will be discussed. Practical tips on how people can incorporate healthier food options into the diet during pregnancy and early life will be discussed.

Open Wide: Optimizing Oral Health Through Diet

April 21st 2022 at 2:00 PM EDT Sara Karlin, DDS
Ellen Karlin MMSc, RDN, LDN, FADA 1.0 CPEU for RDNs & NDTRs This webinar will provide an in-depth view of the nutritional guidelines that can be used as a foundation to achieve optimal oral health promotion and oral disease prevention. Learn about the growing body of research supporting the key role of nutrient-dense foods and beverages to cultivate and optimize healthy soft and hard tissues within the oral cavity. Help inspire ways to close the gap on critical nutrient shortfalls in order to promote healthy dentition throughout the life span. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how dietary components affect every aspect of oral health.

Sustainability & Eating – The Connection to Our Environment & Role of Health Practitioners

May 19th 2022 at 2:00 PM EDT Mary Purdy, MS, RDN 1.0 CPEU for RDNs & NDTRs With the growing concerns around environmental degradation and climate change, the role that the Healthcare Practitioner can play in promoting a more sustainable food system is as important as ever. This presentation will outline the impact of our current food system on the environment from production to consumption, highlight programs working towards effective advances, and provide realistic ways that healthcare providers can make a difference in their workplace, communities as well as on a policy level to encourage dietary habits that are more environmentally sustainable. Participants will walk away with big picture concepts, resources for further education and practical tools that support a sustainable, resilient, and equitable food system to improve both planetary & human health.

Eating Disorder Discovery and Recovery: A Health Professional’s Guide to collaborative treatment and care

June 9th 2022 at 2:00 PM EDT Susan Weiner, MS RDN, CDCES, FADCES 1.0 CPEU for RDNs & NDTRs Eating disorders are potentially life-threatening psychological conditions which lead to an unhealthy relationship with food and body image. As health care professionals, it may be challenging to properly identify eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder and orthorexia nervosa, all of which may lead to devastating outcomes if left untreated. Learn how to identify common eating disorders and become familiar with treatment options and realistic-individualized goals.

Improved Outcomes in CKD with a Plant Forward Approach

July 21st 2022 at 2:00 PM EDT Melanie Betz MS, RD, CSR, CSG 1.0 CPEU for RDNs & NDTRs Plant-based diets are a hot topic in renal nutrition. Understand the research behind the use of plant-based diets for patients with CKD and how they can improve acidosis, blood sugar, hypertension and even manage potassium and phosphorus levels. This session will cover how plant-based diets can be helpful for patients in all stages of kidney disease - from newly diagnosed to dialysis.

The Physiological Connections Between Diet & Sleep and Associated Risks for Developing Chronic Diseases

August 18th 2022 at 2:00 PM EDT Marie-Pierre St-Onge, Ph.D, CCSH, FAHA 1.0 CPEU for RDNs & NDTRs This webinar will cover the evidence related to the role of sleep in the development of chronic diseases. The influence of diet and physical activity in this relationship will be covered to illustrate the interconnectedness of lifestyle behaviors and their impact on chronic disease risk. This talk will feature information on the cyclical nature of the sleep-diet/physical activity relationship.

Nutrition & Yoga Combination Therapy: Why Together It May Better Treat Common GI Ailments

September 22nd 2022 at 2:00 PM EDT Beth McCall, MS, RD, LDN, CSSD, RYT 1.0 CPEU for RDNs & NDTRs Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a well known functional gut disorder that impacts more than 11% of the population worldwide. There is undeniable evidence that IBS not only impacts the gut, but also the brain, as there is significant overlap between IBS and mood disorders such as anxiety and depression. This webinar will take a deep dive into the gut-microbiota-brain axis and how gastrointestinal and mental health is impacted when this connection falls out of balance. It will also address the combination of nutritional and yoga interventions for IBS and how the two may work together as a stronger force in treating this common, yet significantly life-impacting condition.

Everything Your Clients Need to Know About Intermittent Fasting

October 20th 2022 at 2:00 PM EDT Erin Palinski-Wade, RD, CDCES, CPT 1.0 CPEU for RDNs & NDTRs IF (Intermittent Fasting) is incredibly popular, but is it the right fit for your client? This webinar will review the science behind IF including the potential benefits for health and body composition, along with identifying what clients may benefit from an IF style of eating and who should avoid it. Practical applications on how to implement IF into your client’s meal plan will be provided.