Evaluating Plant-Based Nutrition for Cancer Prevention and Survival

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Researchers know more about the links between diet and cancer than ever before. Lowering body weight, limiting fat intake, and reducing or avoiding animal products can significantly cut cancer risk. Learn how the Cancer Project is advancing cancer prevention and survival through whole-food plant-based nutrition, education, and research.

The estimated time a learner will need to complete this self-study is 60 minutes.

This course is worth 1 credit.
This course was released on 1/30/2012 and expires 1/30/2015.

Diet and Breast Cancer Survival

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Research indicates that diet may play a significant role in breast cancer survival. This CME activity reviews the latest epidemiological and clinical evidence on the role of fruit, vegetable, and dietary fat intake in breast cancer survival.

The estimated time a learner will need to complete this self-study is 30 minutes.

This course is worth 0.5 credit.
This course was released on 1/31/2008 and expires 6/15/2013.

Scientific Findings on Foods and Prostate Cancer Survival

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Among environmental factors, diet may play a particularly important role in prostate cancer incidence, progression, and associated clinical outcomes. Epidemiologic evidence suggests that prostate cancer risk increases with animal fat intake, particularly dairy consumption. This CME activity reviews studies that describe the association between diet and prostate cancer risk.

The estimated time a learner will need to complete this self-study is 30 minutes.

This course is worth 0.5 credit.
This course was released on 1/31/2008 and expires 6/15/2013.

Health Effects of Soyfoods: Separating the Data from Misinformation

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There are a lot of mixed messages in the media about the safety of soy. Mark Messina, Ph.D., M.S., discusses the research evaluating the role of soy and health.

The estimated time a learner will need to complete this self-study is 60 minutes.

This course is worth 1 credit.
This course was released on 6/15/2010 and expires 6/15/2013.

Food and Nutrition Recommendations for the Prevention of Cancer

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Referencing various guidelines including the American Cancer Society and the American Institute for Cancer Research, Lawrence Kushi, Sc.D., from Kaiser Permanente, discusses the role of nutrition and physical activity for the reduction of cancer risk.

The estimated time a learner will need to complete this self-study is 60 minutes.

This course is worth 1 credit.
This course was released on 12/15/2010 and expires 12/15/2013.