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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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.

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

August 18th 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.

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

September 29th 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.

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.

Measuring & Improving Metabolic Health to Prevent or Reverse Disease

November 17th 2022 at 2:00 PM EST Dr. Tom Rifai MD FACP 1.0 CPEU for RDNs & NDTRs Improving metabolic health drives up odds of lifespan, health-span and disease-free living. In this webinar we explore practical but precise ways to measure it in clinical practice. We will also discuss assessing a metabolic health patient’s/client’s readiness for change, how to manage different levels of readiness for change, and the five domains (“5 Keys”) of knowledge and skills necessary to increase the odds of maintaining a transformational lifestyle change: psychology, nutrition, physical activity, environments, and accountability. Upon completion, clinicians will be comfortable in assessing readiness for change to manage and allocate their professional, mental and emotional energy better for self-preservation, as well as be more confident via having a lifestyle change system (5 keys) from which to work and increasing the odds of successful coaching of patients ready to pursue transformational lifestyle change.

Promoting Gut Barrier Function for Better Health: Addressing Leaky Gut Through Diet

December 8th 2022 at 2:00 PM EST Colleen Webb, MS, RDN 1.0 CPEU for RDNs & NDTRs Intestinal hyperpermeability (leaky gut) contributes to poor health outcomes. Maintaining and restoring the gut barrier is a potential target for preventing and treating a variety of diseases. However, there are tremendous inconsistencies in how practitioners address leaky gut in practice. This webinar discusses key functions of the gut barrier, the health consequences of an
impaired gut barrier, and the potential impact of dietary and lifestyle factors on the gut barrier integrity and function.