New and Upcoming Pathway Content

Here is a quick glance at some of the new and recently updated content in the PEN System followed by a sneak peak at what we’re working on. Jump to Upcoming PEN Content. In your search results, or when viewing the Table of Contents by practice category, look for the or symbol next to the Knowledge Pathways to see more new and updated content!

Knowledge Pathways

• Drug-Nutrient Interactions
  

  Full Update: All parts of the Knowledge Pathway have been reviewed and are up-to-date.
  
  Updated 2025-01-14
• Weight/Obesity - Dietary Supplements
  

  Full Update: All parts of the Knowledge Pathway have been reviewed and are up-to-date.
  
  Updated 2025-01-14
• Cultural Humility
  Posted 2025-01-08
• Mental Health Disorders - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  

  Full Update: All parts of the Knowledge Pathway have been reviewed and are up-to-date.
  
  Updated 2024-12-18
• Gastrointestinal System - Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  

  Full Update: All parts of the Knowledge Pathway have been reviewed and are up-to-date.
  
  Updated 2024-11-06
• Diet Composition - Ketogenic Diet
  

  Full Update: All parts of the Knowledge Pathway have been reviewed and are up-to-date.
  
  Updated 2024-11-06
• Diet Composition - Low Carbohydrate
  Updated 2024-11-06

Practice Questions

• Does cultural safety training for dietitians improve patient outcomes?
  
  
  Updated 2024-12-17
• How can dietitians incorporate cultural humility into their practice?
  
  
  Updated 2024-12-17
• What dietary strategies are recommended to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in frail older adults? Are dietary restrictions recommended to reduce cholesterol levels for older adults in long-term care facilities?
  

  New evidence added that supports current recommendations.
  
  Updated 2024-12-03
• Should commercially available chocolate or cocoa products be recommended to healthy adults to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD)?
  

  New evidence added that resulted in change to recommendations.
  
  Updated 2024-12-03
• Are interventions to decrease dietary cholesterol intake (e.g. restricting eggs) recommended for the primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD)?
  

  New evidence added that resulted in change to recommendations.
  
  Updated 2024-12-03
• Are diets lower in added sugars (including sugar-sweetened beverages) recommended for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD) or secondary prevention of CVD (i.e. individuals with a history of CVD or with multiple CVD risk factors, e.g. metabolic syndrome)?
  

  New evidence added that supports current recommendations.
  
  Updated 2024-12-03
• What is the effectiveness of a Mediterranean-style diet for the secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD, i.e. adults with established heart disease)?
  

  New evidence added that supports current practice recommendations and has resulted in a change in the grade of evidence.
  
  Updated 2024-12-03
• Are diets higher in total dietary fibre (including whole grains, cereals, vegetables, fruit and legume/pulse fibre) recommended for primary or secondary cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention?
  

  New evidence added that supports current recommendations.
  
  Updated 2024-12-03
• Are probiotics effective in the maintenance of remission in ulcerative colitis?
  

  New evidence added that resulted in change to recommendations.
  
  Updated 2024-11-19
• Are there dietary factors that increase or decrease the risk of developing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)?
  

  New evidence added that resulted in change to recommendations.
  
  Updated 2024-11-19
• What are the nutrition concerns for pregnant women with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)?
  

  New evidence added that resulted in change to recommendations.
  
  Updated 2024-11-19
• Should a prebiotic or synbiotic supplement be recommended to help adults manage Crohn’s disease (active or in remission)?
  

  New evidence added that supports current recommendations.
  
  Updated 2024-11-19
• Should a prebiotic supplement be recommended to adults with ulcerative colitis to manage their condition (active or in remission)?
  

  New evidence added that resulted in change to recommendations.
  
  Updated 2024-11-19
• Should a modified dietary fibre intake be recommended to help adults manage Crohn’s disease (active or in remission)?
  

  New evidence added that resulted in change to recommendations.
  
  Updated 2024-11-19
• Do individuals with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have altered nutrient requirements?
  

  New evidence added that resulted in change to recommendations.
  
  Updated 2024-11-19
• In adults with elevated LDL cholesterol (LDL-C), what are the effects of the following dietary components on blood lipid levels: fibre, plant sterols, nuts, legumes and pulses?
  

  New evidence added that supports current practice recommendations and has resulted in a change in the grade of evidence.
  
  Updated 2024-11-13
• What dietary and lifestyle modifications are recommended to manage hypertriglyceridemia (elevated triglycerides)?
  

  New evidence added that supports current recommendations.
  
  Updated 2024-11-13
• What is the efficacy and safety of probiotics as adjuvant treatment for celiac disease?
  
  
  Updated 2024-10-22
• Do the oils in coffee (cafestol and kahweol) raise blood lipids or increase cardiovascular risk?
  
  
  Updated 2024-10-11

Summary of Recommendations and Evidence

• Cardiovascular Disease Summary of Recommendations and Evidence
  Updated 2024-12-04

Practice Guidance Toolkits

• Weight/Obesity - Adult Practice Guidance Toolkit
  Updated 2025-01-15
• Gastrointestinal System - Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Toolkit
  Updated 2024-11-12

Backgrounds

• Cultural Humility Background
  Updated 2025-01-08
• Gastrointestinal System - Irritable Bowel Syndrome Background
  Updated 2024-10-31
• Chronic Kidney Disease Background
  Updated 2024-10-23

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