Nutrition and Pancreatic Cancer
This continuing medical education course provides an overview of the types, causes, and pathology of pancreatic cancer. It reviews the major risk factors for pancreatic cancer and explores protective dietary and lifestyle behaviors. Clinicians will gain the knowledge and competence necessary for working with patients and clients who may be at risk of developing pancreatic cancer.
Learning Objectives
After completing this continuing education course, healthcare professionals should be better able to:
- Identify the types of pancreatic cancer and their risk factors.
- Understand the pathology underlying the development of pancreatic cancer.
- Enumerate nutrients, foods, and dietary patterns that may be protective against pancreatic cancer.
- Develop and implement strategies for assisting patients in adopting the lifestyle changes and dietary patterns that decrease the risk of pancreatic cancer.
FACULTY
Mary Franz, MS, RDN, LDN
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PLANNERS
Jack Graham, Director, Continuing Education
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Leslie Cimei, Associate Director, Continuing Education
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Rina Allawh, MD FAAD
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Great Valley Publishing Company adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Medical Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CME/CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.
Great Valley Publishing is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Great Valley Publishing designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit (s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Great Valley Publishing adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CME activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.
Available Credit
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™