NDFS
632
Diet and Cancer
Hours
2.0 Credit, 3 Lecture, 0 Lab
Critical examination of scientific evidence regarding the role of dietary macronutrients, vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals in the initiation, promotion, and progression of cancer.
Cancer Processes and Mechanisms
Describe the basic processes and molecular mechanisms by which cancer develops
Body Defense Mechanisms
Outline the body's defense mechanisms that protect against cancer
Foods and Cancer Processes
Explain the mechanisms by which different foods and food constituents affect risk for cancer by altering processes involved in cancer progression or prevention
Diet and Cancer Therapies
Discuss the potential of dietary components as adjuvants to approved cancer therapies to increase the potency and/or decrease side effects of those therapies
Diet in Cancer Treatment and Management
Discuss the role of diet in the treatment or management of the cancer patient
Literature Interpretation and Inference
Correctly interpret and draw inference from the current scientific literature on diet and cancer relationships