Today's CPE Articles and Exam Access

September 2010
Bariatric Surgery for Type 2 Diabetes

As bariatric surgery results improve, the procedure is beginning to be touted as a cure for diabetes. But is it the quick fix patients are looking for and what are the ramifications of undergoing the surgery?
Complete by September 2011.

August 2010
Alternative Avenues — Supplements and Nutraceuticals for Treating Cardiovascular Disease

Many products claim to have beneficial attributes that help treat CVD, but not all have scientific backing. It’s up to RDs to enlighten their clients.
Complete by August 2011.

July 2010
In Case of Emergency — Hospital Staff Need Proper Preparation for Potential Disasters

Everyone thinks—hopes—that it won’t happen, but when disaster strikes, preparation can help operations run smoothly.
Complete by July 2011.

June 2010
Fortified Breast Milk — Vulnerable Infants Need Safe Administration of Nature’s Ideal Food

While breast-feeding is optimal, some circumstances may require supplementation to ensure an infant’s healthful diet.
Complete by June 2011.

May 2010
Are Genetically Modified Foods Safe?

The debate rages and probably will for a while, but it behooves dietitians to be familiar with the arguments on both sides.
Complete by May 2011.

April 2010
Today’s CPE: PEG Tube Feeding at the End of Life — When It’s Appropriate, When It’s Not

Caretakers must recognize when tube placement is beneficial vs. detrimental, even if the patient ultimately decides.
Complete by April 2011.

March 2010
Today’s CPE: Reconsider Athletes’ Carbohydrate Needs

Help clients optimize their performance with a review of the research on carb intake and the “train low” theory.
Complete by March 2011.

February 2010
Today’s CPE: The Mediterranean Diet — A Proven CVD Preventive

A diet scale has enabled researchers to validate the benefits of following this lifestyle.
Complete by February 2011.

January 2010
Today’s CPE: Adult Learners: A Challenge for Supervisors

Teaching adults requires the flexibility to adapt to their unique needs and experiences.
Complete by January 2011.

December 2009
Today’s CPE: Protecting the U.S. Food Supply

Stay knowledgeable on topics such as food safety, genetically modified foods, and food insecurity.
Complete by December 2010.

November 2009
Physical Activity for Toddlers

The young set also needs guidelines on appropriate exercise techniques.
Complete by November 2010.

October 2009
Dietary Supplement Quality and Safety

Striving for peak performance, people take supplements, not knowing that they could be getting more (or less) than they bargained for.
Complete by October 2010.

September 2009
Nutrition Management During Chemotherapy

The past 50 years have seen significant advancements in the war on cancer, including improvements in the identification of risk factors, the refinement of diagnostic techniques, and the development of lifesaving cancer treatments. Together, these have aided in the development of effective cancer prevention and early intervention strategies.
Complete by September 2010.