Nutrition and Cancer

Course Description

Are you interested in understanding the intricate relationship between nutrition, lifestyle, and cancer? This intermediate-level course, "Nutrition and Cancer," offered by WageningenX, is a comprehensive exploration of how diet and physical activity influence cancer risk, prevention, and progression. Designed for professionals and students in fields related to nutrition and cancer, this course provides a scientific foundation to interpret the vast array of information available on this crucial topic.

What Students Will Learn

• Study designs used to investigate the relationship between nutrition and cancer
• Diet and lifestyle-related risk factors for cancer development and survival
• Mechanisms by which nutrition impacts cancer
• Guidelines for primary and tertiary cancer prevention for the general public and survivors
• Evidence-based dietary guidelines and their importance

Pre-requisites

The course requires a basic understanding of biology. It is designed for an intermediate level, making it suitable for those with some foundational knowledge in the field.

Course Content

• Introduction to nutrition and cancer development/progression
• Research designs for studying nutrition-cancer relationships
• Dietary and lifestyle risk factors related to cancer occurrence
• WCRF/IARC evidence-based recommendations for cancer prevention
• Interaction between nutrition and genes in cancer occurrence
• Dietary and lifestyle guidelines for cancer survivors
• Adherence to guidelines and effective public communication
• Focus on common cancers: large bowel, breast, prostate, and lung cancer

Who This Course Is For

• Nutritionists
• Epidemiologists
• Health policy makers
• Physicians
• Caregivers
• Nutrition educators
• Biologists
• Food scientists
• Professionals (or those in training) in fields related to nutrition or cancer

Real-World Applications

Upon completion of this course, learners will be equipped to:

1. Provide evidence-based advice to cancer patients about nutrition and lifestyle
2. Interpret and evaluate information on nutrition and cancer more effectively
3. Develop better health policies related to cancer prevention and management
4. Design more informed research studies in the field of nutrition and cancer
5. Educate the public on cancer prevention through diet and lifestyle modifications
6. Contribute to the development of nutritional guidelines for cancer survivors
7. Apply knowledge to personal health choices for cancer prevention

This course is part of the Nutrition and Disease Professional Certificate Program from Wageningen University & Research, offering a comprehensive understanding of the role of nutrition in both cancer and other chronic diseases.