Originally presented March 18, 2020 as part of the UNC Cancer Network North Carolina Community College Lecture Series.
Presenter
Jennifer Spring, RD, CSO, LDN
Oncology Dietitian
Outpatient Oncology Nutrition Program
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
UNC School of Medicine
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Oncology Nutrition
Unintended weight loss and anorexia in patients with cancer is associated with decreased performance status, reduced response and tolerance to treatment, decreased survival, and reduced quality of life. This lecture discusses the importance of proactive nutritional interventions vital to improving patient outcomes.
Learning Outcomes
- Explain cancer-related anorexia and the significance of unintentional weight loss
- Describe the evidence for specific nutritional interventions for patients experiencing anorexia and unintentional weight loss
- Describe the evidence for specific nutritional interventions for patients experiencing anorexia and unintentional weight loss
Resources
Credits Offered
- General Participation
Requirements
To receive a certificate of completion for this course, you must:
- Watch a lecture video recording.
- Complete the lecture post test and obtain a passing score of 75% or higher.
- Complete the course evaluation.
- Select the certificate of participation.
Estimated course completion time: 1 hour