Originally presented December 12, 2019, as part of the UNC Cancer Network RN and Allied Health Lecture Series. This Self-Paced, Online Course expired February 25, 2021.
This is a Non-Credit course and does NOT offer continuing education credits.
Presenter
Melissa Walter, MPH, RDN, LDN
Dietitian/Nutritionist
Program Specialist, PRISM Technical Director, Department of Nutrition
UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Nutrition and the Aging Brain in Cancer Care
Our brains change as we age. These alterations become more complicated when a patient undergoes radiation therapy and/or chemotherapy for cancer. Melissa Walter will guide us in how we can support brain health while managing nutrition-related complications of treatment.
Learning Objectives
- Describe brain and neurological changes that occur as a result of chemotherapy and radiation treatments in cancer care.
- Identify critical elements of a diet that provides support for age-related changes in brain function and cognition.
- Discuss ways to provide basic nutrition support and to make dietitian referrals to lessen cognitive and neurological impacts of chemotherapy and radiation.
Credits Offered
- General Participation
Requirements
To receive credit for this course, you must:
- Watch a lecture video recording.
- Complete the lecture post test and obtain a passing score of 80% or higher.
- Complete the course evaluation.
- Select credit type.
Estimated course completion time: 1 hour
Disclosures
This activity has been planned and implemented under the sole supervision of the course directors, in association with the UNC Office of Continuing Professional Development (UNC CPD). Dr. William A Wood, MD, MPH, and CPD staff have no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests as defined by the ACCME.
The presenter, Melissa Walter, MPH, RDN, LDN, has no conflicts of interest relevant to this presentation.
Accreditation
This is a Non-Credit course and does NOT offer continuing education credits.
Disclaimer
Please note: This course was published more than one year ago. The facts and conclusions presented may have since changed and may no longer be accurate. Questions about personal health should always be referred to a physician or other health care professional.