PEN eNews 12(12) December 2022 - 2022 Year End Wrap Up

Top 5 PEN in Practice Articles of 2022

Welcome to the last newsletter of 2022!  Dietitians from around the world found these five articles to be the most interesting or pertinent to their practice this year. Here is your chance to read them again (or for the first time!). Enjoy our countdown! 

5. How Up To Date Are You On Random Dietitian Questions?

Do you ever find that when you mention to someone that you are a dietitian, all of a sudden they get this intense look in their eye and then start asking you food or diet questions?

4. What Is The Latest On Dyslipidemia And Dietary Supplements?

Check out the latest on dyslipidemia and dietary supplements.

3. Constipation And Probiotics: What Is The Latest?

Are probiotics effective in the treatment of constipation in adults?

2. What is the Latest on IBD and the Low FODMAP Diet? 

Check out the latest on inflammatory bowel disease and the low FODMAP Diet.

1. What Is The Latest On Cleansing?

Check out the latest on cleanses, including detoxification diets, herbal products and colon irrigation.

Top 5 Trending Topics of 2022

Trending Topics articles are published in timely response to recent media and journal articles, position statements, clinical guidelines, etc. (Note: Since they are based on the most recent evidence/publications, they may not be consistent with PEN evidence in other PEN content areas. As soon as possible, when this occurs, the PEN content will be reviewed and updated as needed). Read on to find out the Top 5 Trending Topics of 2022. Which ones were your favourite? 

5. #Guttok: Are L-Glutamine Supplements Needed for Gut Health in Healthy Populations?

4. Do Veggies Protect Your Heart? Recent Low Quality Evidence Questions Vegetables’ Value

3. Does a Vegetarian Eating Pattern Affect a Child’s Nutrition Status and Growth?   

2. Food, Nutrition and Wellness Trends 2022

1. Sweeteners and Cancer Risk – Is There a Strong Association?       

You can view all Trending Topics from the home page or on the Trending Topic News Feed!

Top 5 Summaries of Recommendations and Evidence of 2022

Summaries of Recommendations and Evidence synthesize the Key Practice Point(s) for each Practice Question (PQ) in a Knowledge Pathway. It is organized by the Nutrition Care Process and contains statements or recommendations that have been graded using either the PEN or GRADE approaches to critical appraisal. Read on to find out the Top 5 Summaries of Recommendations and Evidence of 2022. Which one do you use the most? 

5. Gastrointestinal System - Irritable Bowel Syndrome Summary of Recommendations and Evidence

4. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Summary of Recommendations and Evidence  

3. Cardiovascular Disease Summary of Recommendations and Evidence  

2. Gallbladder Disease Summary of Recommendations and Evidence

1. Gastrointestinal System - Inflammatory Bowel Disease Summary of Recommendations and Evidence

Top 5 Backgrounds of 2022

Backgrounds provide "general knowledge" information about a topic/condition/issue that will be useful to new practitioners or will serve as a refresher for more experienced health professionals. Below are the most viewed backgrounds of 2022. Which one did you enjoy the most? 

5. Research Methods in Dietetic Practice Background

4. Weight Stigma Background

3. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Background 

2. Food, Nutrition and Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic Background 

1. Nutrition Care Process and Terminology (NCPT) Background

Need to know which Knowledge Pathways have a Background? You can quickly find the answer in the Table of Contents! 

Top 5 PEN Featured Content of 2022

Did you know every month the PEN Team highlights featured content on our homepage? The monthly selection showcases some of the most recently published content that is available on the PEN System and the best part: it’s open access for the month. Read on to see our most popular featured content of 2022.

5. Vegetarianism Summary of Recommendations and Evidence
4. Nutrient Requirements and Recommendations - Vitamins and Minerals Summary of Recommendations and Evidence
3. Cardiovascular Disease - Dyslipidemia Summary of Recommendations and Evidence
2. Gastrointestinal System - Inflammatory Bowel Disease Summary of Recommendations and Evidence
1. Physiology of Body Weight, Weight Gain and Adipose Tissue Background

This month's featured content is Diet Composition - Mediterranean Diet Summary of Recommendations and Evidence!