Nutrition Tips for Colorectal Cancer Prevention - UCLA
University of California, Los Angeles via YouTube
Overview
This course aims to educate learners on nutrition tips for colorectal cancer prevention. The learning outcomes include understanding dietary factors that increase colorectal cancer risk, learning nutrition tips for colon cancer prevention, distinguishing between anti-inflammatory and pro-inflammatory foods, and exploring alternative cooking methods to reduce carcinogen consumption. The course covers topics such as physical activity, obesity, processed meat, smoking, alcohol, red meat, fiber, grains, dairy, vitamins C and D, fish, and the impact of a Western diet. The teaching method involves a lecture format with practical tips and a sample menu. This course is intended for individuals interested in learning about the role of nutrition in preventing colorectal cancer.
Syllabus
Introduction
Colorectal Cancer
Evidence
Physical Activity
Measuring Obesity
Processed Meat
Smoking and Alcohol
Red Meat
Foods
Fiber
Grains
Dairy
Vitamin C
Fish
Vitamin D
Western Diet
Cooking Methods
Tips
Sample Menu
Taught by
UCLA Health