Today's CPE Articles and Exam Access

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.

August 2009
Diabetic Kidney Disease: What RDs Need to Know

Diabetes affects nearly 24 million people in the United States, or 7.8% of the population.1 The prevalence of diabetes is expected to increase 165% between 2000 and 2050.2 Diabetes is the leading cause of end-stage renal disease (ESRD), accounting for 44% of new cases of kidney failure in the United States in 2005.1
Complete by August 2010.

July 2009
Pediatric Food Allergies

According to The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network, nearly 12 million Americans are affected by food allergies, including about 6% to 8% of children. Twenty-five percent of infants born to families with a history of atopic disease will develop food allergy by the age of 7.1
Complete by July 2010.

June 2009
Understanding Celiac Disease

Celiac disease requires strict adherence to a gluten-free diet, and RDs can ensure that clients receive adequate nutrition.
Complete by June 2010.

May 2009
Joint Commission Survey Readiness for 2009

Is your facility prepared for a pop quiz? Learn how to get ready for surprise inspections by The Joint Commission.
Complete by May 2010.

April 2009
A Guide to Indirect Calorimetry

Review the indirect calorimetry technique used to determine resting energy expenditure.
Complete by April 2010.

March 2009
Back to the Grind: The Return of Caffeine as an Ergogenic Aid

Caffeine is a socially acceptable stimulant that is used in various forms worldwide. In addition to helping people get started each day, caffeine...
Complete by March 2010.

February 2009
Physical Activity to Promote Cardiovascular Health

Learn counseling strategies to help clients reduce inactivity, a risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
Complete by February 2010.