​​Food as Medicine for Cancer Risk Reduction​

Description

​​This Food as Medicine course session offers a comprehensive examination of the role of nutrition in cancer risk reduction, with a focus on utilizing food as medicine to optimize health outcomes and potentially prevent cancer occurrence or recurrence. Through a blend of expert knowledge and practical clinical applications, participants will explore evidence-based nutrition therapy practices and guidelines aimed at cancer prevention, risk reduction, and enhancing survivorship through optimized health and outcomes.

This course expires May 4th, 2027, at 11:59 PM PST.  
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Course Format

This course consists of ​1​ module lecture and ​2​ hours of content.  

 

Target Audience

This course is applicable for interprofessional healthcare team including physicians, registered nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, registered dietitians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, pharmacists, other health professionals working with chronic disease prevention or treatment, certified health coaches, and clinicians in training. 

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to

  1. Review common nutrition therapy practices for cancer
  2. Describe guidelines and evidence for nutritional optimization to improve outcomes as well as primary and tertiary-prevention of certain cancers  
  3. Apply nutrition guidelines towards optimizing health and outcomes for cancer inclusive of prevention and survivorship
  4. Demonstrate application of food as medicine for cancer as prevention and survivorship
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 2.00 AAFP Prescribed

    The AAFP has reviewed ​​Food as Medicine for Cancer Risk Reduction​ and deemed it acceptable for up to 2.00 Enduring Materials, Self-Study AAFP Prescribed credit(s). Term of Approval is from May 5, 2025 to May 4, 2027 . Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 2.00 ABIM Medical Knowledge

    Successful completion of this activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 2.00 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participation completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

  • 2.00 ABLM MOC
    The American Board of Lifestyle Medicine has approved 2.00 maintenance of certification credits (MOC) for this learning activity.
  • 2.00 ABS Accredited CME

    Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.

  • 2.00 ACPE Pharmacy

    Rush University Medical Center designates this knowledge-based enduring material for a maximum of 2.00 contact hour(s) for pharmacists.

  • 2.00 ACPE Technician

    Rush University Medical Center designates this knowledge-based enduring material for a maximum of 2.00 contact hour(s) for pharmacy technicians.

  • 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by RUSH University Medical Center and American College of Lifestyle Medicine. RUSH University Medical Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    Rush University Medical Center designates this enduring material for a maximum of 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 2.00 ANCC
    Rush University Medical Center designates this enduring material for a maximum of 2.00 nursing contact hour(s).
  • 2.00 APA

    Rush University Medical Center designates this enduring material for 2.00 CE credits in psychology. Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship in the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.

  • 2.00 ASWB

    As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Rush University Medical Center is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved continuing education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 2.00 general continuing education credits.

  • 2.00 CPEU
    This enduring material has been approved by the Commission on Dietetic Registration. Completion of this activity awards 2.00 CPEUs.
  • 2.00 NBC-HWC

    The National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC) has approved 2.00 continuing education credits for this learning activity: .

  • 2.00 Occupational Therapy CE
    Rush University Medical Center is an approved provider for physical therapy (216.000378) and occupational therapy (224.000220) by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation. Rush University Medical Center designates this enduring material for 2.00 continuing education credits.
  • 2.00 Participation (AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for non-MDs)

    Rush University Medical Center designates this enduring material for a maximum of 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 2.00 Physical Therapy CE
    Rush University Medical Center is an approved provider for physical therapy (216.000378) and occupational therapy (224.000220) by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation. Rush University Medical Center designates this enduring material for 2.00 continuing education credits.
Course opens: 
05/05/2025
Course expires: 
05/04/2027
Cost:
$80.00

Nathalie D. McKenzie, MD, MSPH, FACOG, DipABLM   

Director of Gyn Oncology Fellowship Program   
AdventHealth Cancer Institute, Orlando, FL   

Dr. Nathalie Dauphin McKenzie is an award- winning, board-certified gynecologic oncologist with tremendous expertise and experience providing advanced surgical treatments including laparoscopic and robotic-assisted procedures for women with all types of gynecologic cancers. A cancer survivor herself, she provides compassionate, holistic, integrative and state of the art medical care. She is especially known for her expertise in radical debulking surgeries to remove advanced tumors and has a passion for cancer research.   

Dr. McKenzie, who speaks four languages fluently, earned her medical degree with research honors in New York; completed residency and fellowship at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital & Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. She also earned her Master of Science in Public Health and Epidemiology with honors while completing her fellowship training after which she was inducted into the Honor Society of graduate and professional schools. She has received numerous awards and has been voted by medical staff as best physician colleague. Her innovative research initiatives during the early part of her career resulted in research funding awards and recognition. Most recently Dr. McKenzie was selected as one of 16 oncologists from all over the United States and the world to undergo extensive leadership training with the premier oncology society, ASCO. As a graduate of this leadership development program, she sits on national committees that monitor and provide guidance to oncology practices throughout the country.   

With a passion for teaching, she serves as the current Program Director of Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship and has affiliate faculty appointments with the FSU and UCF Colleges of Medicine through which she regularly mentors students and residents.   

In addition to teaching and research, Dr. McKenzie also sits on numerous boards for charity organizations, goes on surgical missions to impoverished areas internationally and frequently lectures nationally and internationally. 

 

Nartana Mehta, RD, LD, DipACLM    

Lead Dietitian | The Living Well Center, Barnes Jewish West County, St. Louis, Missouri   
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. Washington University School of Medicine   

Nartana Mehta is the Registered Dietitian at Washington University’s Living Well Center. Nartana graduated from Saint Louis University with a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics. After completing her dietetic internship at Saint Louis University, she spent 5 years working in the field of oncology nutrition at Siteman Cancer Center, a part of the Barnes-Jewish health care system. Currently, she works with the Washington University Living Well Center, providing individual nutritional counseling sessions and shared medical appointments for patients who are looking to improve their health for an upcoming surgery, enhance their quality of life after cancer treatments, or optimize their overall health and wellness using lifestyle medicine principles. Her clinical interests include weight management, improved gastrointestinal health, and disease prevention and management through whole-food, plant-based nutrition. 

Disclosure link: 
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Available Credit

  • 2.00 AAFP Prescribed

    The AAFP has reviewed ​​Food as Medicine for Cancer Risk Reduction​ and deemed it acceptable for up to 2.00 Enduring Materials, Self-Study AAFP Prescribed credit(s). Term of Approval is from May 5, 2025 to May 4, 2027 . Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 2.00 ABIM Medical Knowledge

    Successful completion of this activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 2.00 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participation completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

  • 2.00 ABLM MOC
    The American Board of Lifestyle Medicine has approved 2.00 maintenance of certification credits (MOC) for this learning activity.
  • 2.00 ABS Accredited CME

    Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.

  • 2.00 ACPE Pharmacy

    Rush University Medical Center designates this knowledge-based enduring material for a maximum of 2.00 contact hour(s) for pharmacists.

  • 2.00 ACPE Technician

    Rush University Medical Center designates this knowledge-based enduring material for a maximum of 2.00 contact hour(s) for pharmacy technicians.

  • 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by RUSH University Medical Center and American College of Lifestyle Medicine. RUSH University Medical Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    Rush University Medical Center designates this enduring material for a maximum of 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 2.00 ANCC
    Rush University Medical Center designates this enduring material for a maximum of 2.00 nursing contact hour(s).
  • 2.00 APA

    Rush University Medical Center designates this enduring material for 2.00 CE credits in psychology. Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship in the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.

  • 2.00 ASWB

    As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Rush University Medical Center is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved continuing education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 2.00 general continuing education credits.

  • 2.00 CPEU
    This enduring material has been approved by the Commission on Dietetic Registration. Completion of this activity awards 2.00 CPEUs.
  • 2.00 NBC-HWC

    The National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC) has approved 2.00 continuing education credits for this learning activity: .

  • 2.00 Occupational Therapy CE
    Rush University Medical Center is an approved provider for physical therapy (216.000378) and occupational therapy (224.000220) by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation. Rush University Medical Center designates this enduring material for 2.00 continuing education credits.
  • 2.00 Participation (AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for non-MDs)

    Rush University Medical Center designates this enduring material for a maximum of 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 2.00 Physical Therapy CE
    Rush University Medical Center is an approved provider for physical therapy (216.000378) and occupational therapy (224.000220) by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation. Rush University Medical Center designates this enduring material for 2.00 continuing education credits.

Price

Cost:
$80.00
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ACLM member and category discounts are applied at checkout.

 

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