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Complete resource needed by clinicians for review and update of acute-based MNT skills and knowledge. The text uses practice-oriented, case-based approach and evidence-based nutrition care plans. Advanced MNT begins with core concepts relating to assessments, as well as EN/PN nutrition, and then goes into specific disease states and specific needs for pediatric through elder care. Each book also offers an eBook version for download.

This book exposes the flawed logic behind using dieting for sustainable weight loss. Based upon Dr. David Ludwig’s endocrinology and weight loss research at Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, readers learn how to better control hunger and retrain fat cell function.

Fully updated 3rd edition! It covers the newest evidence-based research in metabolic and bariatric surgery. Additional content includes new nutrition counseling and educational tools, reviews of more liberal diet progression, and new procedures like anastomosis, endoscopic therapies, and biliopancreatic diversion. The Academy also offers 7 CPE hours for buying the book.

The endocannabinoid system is one of the most essential regulatory systems in the body. The author is a well-respected clinician with over 13 years of cannabis clinical experience. 

One of the best books you will ever read on the science and practical advice on how to increase the phytonutrients in your diet from fruits and vegetables. “Highly recommended reading for all who are health conscious.” –Andrew Weil, MD  “Only Michael Pollan would come close to her superbly researched  work.” –Bill Kurtis, TV Journalist

This book is unique because it explores the latest fertility research for men and women! Written by Clare Fleishman, MS, RDN, author of the popular book, Globesity. This course is a comprehensive review of hundreds of evidence-based studies on fertility and how to improve it through nutrition and other lifestyle choices. Excellent book for nutrition and health counselors.

Very interesting book, evidence-based discussion on the earliest influences on how we learn to eat and why we choose and love the foods that we do. Important for counselors who want to understand and affect food choices of their clients and patients.

Excellent resource! This reference covers everything a health professional needs to know about the gastrointestinal tract, including its anatomy, diagnostic methods, disease symptoms and processes, plus surgical interventions. Best, most comprehensive book on nutrition and the gut we could find. 12 CPE hours additional as a bonus exam with the book.

Written by a family doctor specializing in childhood feeding and a speech pathologist, they teach counselors how to help families assure a child’s healthy nutrition and growth, while ending mealtime anxiety and stress.

Sufferers of histamine intolerance often have a hard time getting diagnosed and finding treatment—other than living on pharmaceuticals. This book is designed to help identify the condition and implement strategies (mostly nutritional) to reduce the incidence and manage it.

Current 7th edition with ADA’s newest standards of care! This book covers the newest evidence-based research in intensive diabetes patient care, which has been proven effective in controlling or delaying diabetes consequences, and is now the rule, instead of the exception in care. 

This course is only for CHES professionals.

Current 7th edition with ADA’s newest standards of care! This book covers the newest evidence-based research in intensive diabetes patient care, which has been proven effective in controlling or delaying diabetes consequences, and is now the rule, instead of the exception in care. 

Exciting new book and course by the Original Intuitive Eating Pros! Over 500,000 copies sold since 1995! Self-study 46 CE hours course includes: new 4th edition book & online test, workbook (2017), audio CDs, and two new webinars by the authors—on IE, eating disorders & psychology. Over 120 evidence-based studies worldwide show the effectiveness of IE counseling. 

This course is only for CHES practitioners registered with NCHEC 

Exciting new book and course by the original Intuitive Eating Pros! Over 500,000 copies sold since 1995! Self-study 46 CE hours course includes: new 4 edition book & online test, workbook (2017), audio CDs, and two new webinars by the authors—on IE, eating disorders & psychology. Over 140 evidence-based studies worldwide show the effectiveness of IE counseling. 

Exciting new book and course by the Original Intuitive Eating Pros! Over 500,000 copies sold since 1995! Self-study 46 CE hours course includes: new 4th edition book & online test, workbook (2017), audio CDs, and two new webinars by the authors—on IE, eating disorders & psychology. Over 120 evidence-based studies worldwide show the effectiveness of IE counseling. 

Patients with prediabetes or diabetes can improve glycemic control through intensive management, good lifestyle choices, and a mix of integrative and traditional therapies. Following individualized diabetes care, preventing or reversing existing complications is possible.

This interesting book presents evidence-based diabetes protocols that help minimize complications and produce healthy infants and mothers with pregnancies complicated by type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes. Excellent resource!

This new updated 8th edition covers the newest evidence-based research in insulin administration, pump therapy, and CGM. There are therapies for the management or prevention of complications, information on diabetes self-care and counseling strategies to improve family support and psychosocial care.

For the manager, entrepreneur, leader, or aspiring leader in health care and social services. Learn how to transform conversations and minimize resistance within colleagues and employees concerning change, addressing performance, or creating new procedures. 

This book explains the proven, popular counseling approach, Motivational Interviewing (MI), and shows how to integrate it into present counseling interactions with clients. MI offers tools to help clients work through ambivalence and avoid quick-fixes and overcome barriers to change and maintain healthier habits. Sample dialogues show specific ways to improve conversations on movement and planning and eating better.