Press Release: New Course Offers Clinicians Evidence-Based Strategies for Cancer Prevention Through Nutrition
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) has launched a new accredited course aimed at equipping healthcare professionals with evidence-based strategies for utilizing food as medicine (FAM) in cancer prevention and survivorship. This course comes at a critical time, as research indicates that nearly 40% of new cancer cases in U.S. adults over 30 can be linked to preventable risk factors including diet, tobacco, and physical inactivity.
Participants in the course will gain the skills to review common nutrition therapy practices for cancer, describe guidelines for nutritional optimization, and apply these principles in clinical settings to improve patient outcomes. The aim is to empower clinicians to provide patients with practical dietary approaches that can support long-term health and potentially reduce the incidence and recurrence of cancer.
Dr. Nathalie D. McKenzie, Director of Gynecologic Oncology at the AdventHealth Cancer Institute and a faculty member of the course, emphasized the importance of nutrition, stating, "Cancer is a complex disease, but the evidence is clear that nutrition plays a role in cancer prevention and survivorship."
As part of its commitment to improving medical education, ACLM has provided over 1.2 million hours of lifestyle medicine education since 2004. The new FAM course is a part of a broader series that covers a range of topics including treatment, longevity, and diabetes remission.
ACLM aims to advance the field of lifestyle medicine as a cornerstone of a modern, value-based healthcare system. By offering such educational resources, the organization is at the forefront of transforming clinical practice to address the root causes of chronic diseases.
For more information, please contact:
Alex Branch, American College of Lifestyle Medicine
Phone: 817-307-2399
Email: alex.branch@lifestylemedicine.org
Website: lifestylemedicine.org
SOURCE American College of Lifestyle Medicine
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