Oncology Nutrition for Clinical Practice, 2nd ed.

Level 2 & 3 CPE

CPE Type: 740 for Web-based/Online Tests

Upon successful completion, the users will be able to:

1. Apply medical nutrition therapy in disease prevention and management for each oncology patient consulted.

2. Explain the metabolic protective benefits of antioxidants, folate, selenium, and curcumin as they relate to cancer cell development.

3. List six mechanisms through which bioactive food components influence carcinogenesis.

4. Identify five possible benefits of physical activity for cancer prevention or for cancer patients or cancer survivors.

5. Give four reasons dietary supplements are not recommended during active radiation or chemotherapy treatments.

6. Name six bioactive food compounds believed to have cancer-fighting properties, which are also available in functional food sources.

7. Describe how inflammation is associated with carcinogenesis and list two supplements/foods that are known to reduce inflammation.

8. Clarify the three-way interaction among carcinogen exposure, genotype, and diet with regards to risk of cancer, and give two examples of how food can reduce or increase risk.

9. List five uses or functions of biotherapy for cancer treatments.

10. Apply knowledge of MNT therapies by briefly explaining the following terms and giving two nutrition interventions for each: dysphagia, candidiasis, mucositis/ esophagitis, nausea/vomiting.

11. Identify three complications or contraindications for both enteral and parenteral nutrition.

12. Calculate the Estimated Energy Requirement for a child with cancer.