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Nutrition & Cancer

Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine

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Description

This course covers emerging research in the interplay between nutrition and cancer and offers insights into the role of nutrition in three common cancers: breast cancer, colorectal cancer, and prostate cancer. The course offers an updated view on the role of nutrition in cancer prevention, treatment, and survivorship.

Cost

  • $404.74 Physicians 
  • $285.92 Other healthcare providers 
  • $285.92 Public 
  • $242.92 Students

Credits

  • 12.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ available for physicians 
  • 12.25 NCPD Contact Hours for RNs 

Key Topics

  • Nutrition and cancer 
  • Nutrition and genes 
  • Cancer metabolism 
  • Insulin  
  • Phyton nutrients 
  • Popular "anti-cancer diets" 
  • Approaches to three common cancers 
  • Physical activity 
  • Cancer survivorship 

Target Audience

  • Undergraduates in medical education 
  • Graduate medical education residents and fellows 
  • Clinicians in practice 
  • Nursing 
  • Registered dietitians

Last reviewed:  July 15, 2022