Nutrition for Breast Cancer Risk Reduction and Survival

Learn about the surprising ways in which food influences breast cancer development, understand emerging research that supports a plant-forward eating pattern, and identify simple preventive strategies to incorporate into your everyday practice.

Participants are expected to watch the video, reflect on its content, and complete the CEU self-assessment and CEU evaluation. Only upon completing this process will a participant's continuing education certificate be generated. The estimated time a learner will need to complete this self-study activity is 45 minutes.

This activity is approved for continuing education for physicians, nurses, and dietitians.

The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA  PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Objectives:

• Name four risk factors for breast cancer that are under a person's control.
• Name three ways that diet affects a tumor cell's microenvironment.
• Name two mechanisms by which insulin increases breast cancer risk.

Requirements for successful completion: Participants will be awarded contact hours commensurate with participation after completion of the post-test with a score of 70% or higher.