February is National Cancer Prevention Month. According to the American Association For Cancer Research (AACR) “Research has shown that more than 40 percent of all cancers diagnosed and nearly half of all deaths from cancer in the United States can be attributed to preventable causes – things like smoking, excess body weight, physical inactivity, and excessive exposure to the sun.”
We hope you enjoy these articles and course suggestions for learning more about cancer prevention and how you can most appropriately help your clients and patients. Let’s work together to prevent cancer—it starts with better nutrition and a healthier lifestyle for all!
World Cancer Day
CDC
About 40% of Americans will get cancer in their lifetimes. According to the CDC “As researchers have learned about cancer, they’ve found ways to prevent it or catch it early, when it’s easier to treat.” Click the link below to learn more about the top three things you can teach your clients to do to help prevent cancer.
Medical Nutrition Therapy for Cancer Prevention and Treatment Self-Study Course
Becky Dorner & Associates
Learn the aspects of medical nutrition therapy for cancer prevention and treatment with this case based self-study course! This CPE course will update the learner on all aspects of MNT as it relates to cancer. This CPE is appropriate for RDNs, NDTRs, CDCES, educators, and dietetic students that require a working knowledge of oncology.
Nutrition and Physical Activity for Prevention of Cancer Short Course
Becky Dorner & Associates
Prepare to effectively counsel patients on the relationship between diet, physical activity and cancer risk with this new evidence-based course! In this course you will learn how to apply medical nutrition therapy to cancer prevention, how to keep abreast of nutrition and dietetics knowledge and trends that apply to cancer prevention, and much more.
