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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Foods That Activate Your Gut, Brain, and Metabolism
June 8th 2023 at 2:00 PM EDT
William W. Li, MD
1.0 CPEU for RDNs & NDTRs
The gut is an important conductor of health, from immunity to metabolism to the brain. Dr Li explains the connection between nutrition and the gut:brain axis. He identifies the foods that activate this axis and how this has implications for improving metabolism, improving mental well-being, and reducing the risks for chronic diseases ranging from diabetes to cancer and cardiovascular disease. Clinical studies of specific foods and the gut:brain axis will be presented.
Skin Health and Nutrition: Separating the Science from the Trends
July 13th 2023 at 2:00 PM EDT
Nancy Collins, PhD, RDN, LD, NWCC, FAND
1.0 CPEU for RDNs & NDTRs
Skin is an essential part of both beauty and health. From wrinkles to wounds, skin health and healing depends on the proper nutritional components, particularly protein. This webinar will examine the principles of evidenced-based care to maintain optimal skin health across the lifespan.
Nutrition Considerations for the Youth Athlete
August 24th 2023 at 2:00 PM EDT
Laura M. Reece, MS,RD, CSSD, LDN
1.0 CPEU for RDNs & NDTRs
This presentation will outline nutrition considerations for youth and adolescent athletes. Some of the topics to be covered include overall energy needs, vitamin mineral recommendations, and hydration strategies. It will also address common nutrition issues that often arise in this population, and evidence-based strategies to navigate them. Case studies will be used to further expand upon the topics.
Discovering Stress-Relieving Foods and Herbs
September 21st 2023 at 2:00 PM EDT
Vicki Retelny, RDN
1.0 CPEU for RDNs & NDTRs
Let’s face it chronic stress is rampant in the world today. Remedies to help our bodies cope better are highly sought-after. Research has shown that what you eat can help you cope with stress. There are several adaptogenic foods and herbs that can help our bodies deal better with stressors, whether physical, environmental, metabolic, or psychological. Join nationally-recognized lifestyle nutrition expert Vicki Shanta Retelny, RDN, for a one-hour webinar that will define adaptogenic foods and herbs, discuss the latest science and teach you want you need to know when recommending stress-relieving remedies.
How to Cultivate a Family Culture of Health and Wellbeing
October 26th 2023 at 2:00 PM EDT
Jill Castle MS, RDN
1.0 CPEU for RDNs & NDTRs
A child’s physical health and emotional wellbeing rests on several behaviors that are cultivated during childhood. Family culture in the context of child health is fundamental to a child’s wellbeing and sense of self. Learn about the power of a supportive family foundation, how cultural norms and parental pasts may create obstacles to the family ethos, and how to help families create a strong family culture.
Race, Ethnicity, and Social Determinants of Health in Diabetes Care & Management
November 9th 2023 at 2:00 PM EST
Kim Rose, RDN, CDCES, CNSC, LD
1.0 CPEU for RDNs & NDTRs
Food and nutrition play a significant role in proper diabetes care and management, but what about social determinants of health? What impact does this have? This webinar explores how health inequalities influence poor health outcomes and provides practical interventions to reduce bias and improve health outcomes for health care professionals.
Changing the Conversation: Utilize culinary skills to educate patients with a food first approach.
December 14th 2023 at 2:00 PM EST
Julie Lopez, RD
1.0 CPEU for RDNs & NDTRs
Research shows that culinary education can improve the quality of dietary intake and change behaviors, leading to better health outcomes. Learn how to utilize culinary nutrition knowledge to support patients as both a preventive measure and an intervention method. This webinar will help increase healthcare professionals’ culinary confidence and provide realistic nutrition education strategies that can be incorporated into interventions with their clients, leveraging a food first approach.
Archived Webinars are not eligible for continuing education credit.
