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