Study Guide & Book: The Complete Lymphedema Management and Nutrition Guide

This continuing education activity, The Complete Lymphedema Management and Nutrition Guide Second Edition consists of a book of the same title by Jean LaMantia, RD, and Ann DiMenna, PT, CDT, and this Study Guide. This continuing education activity offers the latest insights on managing lymphedema and lymphatic diseases. Whether you're new to working with lymphedema or it’s part of your current nutrition practice, this essential resource teaches you how to help your patients manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life with easy-to-follow, science-backed tips and practical, real-world advice that can make a difference in your patient’s everyday life.

It is also designed to help you earn 14 continuing education credits for dietetics (CDR CPEU).  

Learning Objectives

After completing this activity, nutrition professionals will be better able to:

  1. State at least three risk factors for the development of lymphedema in cancer survivors. 
  2. List at least three strategies to reduce lymphedema risk. 
  3. Describe at least three nutrition strategies for management of lymphedema. 
  4. Communicate the four components of complete decongestive therapy. 
  5. Counsel clients on suitable diet options to help reduce the day-to-day burden of lymphedema. 

Additional Information

CDR Activity Type: 
102
CPE Level: 
2
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 14.00 CDR
Course opens: 
07/08/2026
Course expires: 
07/07/2029
Cost:
$153.95
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Jean LaMantia, RD, is a registered dietitian in Canada and the U.S. with over 30 years’ experience helping people achieve their nutrition goals. She has researched and written four books on nutrition for cancer, lymphedema, and intermittent fasting: The Essential Cancer Treatment Nutrition Guide and Cookbook, The Complete Lymphedema Management and Nutrition Guide, Complete Intermittent Fasting and Complementary Therapies for Lymphedema. Jean also created The Cancer Risk Reduction Guide, a food and lifestyle resource to help cancer survivors reduce their risk of recurrence. Jean is the recipient of the Distinguished Practice Award from the Oncology Dietetic Practice Group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.  
 
Jean speaks extensively on nutrition for cancer, lymphedema and lipedema. She is the creator of Lymphedema Nutrition School for patients and Lymphedema Nutrition for Health Professionals, an on-line self-study program to help other professionals feel confident discussing lymphedema nutrition with their patients. She hosts many educational events on these topics for patients and professionals. You can find out about Jean at her website www.jeanlamantia.com 

Disclosures: 
Jean LaMantia, RD, faculty for this activity, has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

The planners for this educational activity have no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

An “ineligible company” includes any entity whose primary business is producing, marketing, 
selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients

In support of improving patient care, Great Valley Publishing Company (publisher of Wolf Rinke Associates) is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

This activity will also award credit for dietetics (CDR CPEU).

RDs and DTRs are to select activity type 102 in their Activity Log. Sphere and Competency selection is at the learner’s discretion.

Available Credit

  • 14.00 CDR

Price

Cost:
$153.95
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This continuing education activity includes a hard copy of the associated book and the accompanying study guide.