Breast cancer and diet
Reducing risk and addressing inequalities
Hosted by MyNutriweb: requires registration via a third party.
FREE – Online – On-demand
Whilst there are various factors that predispose a person and increases their risk of developing breast cancer including gender, age, lifestyle, and family history, national screening programmes can detect breast cancer earlier, resulting in better outcomes.
So why is there such a disparity in breast cancer awareness, diagnosis and survival among different communities in the UK? This webinar looks at how to help people reduce their risk of breast cancer and raises awareness of the potential inequalities that exist in the UK.
MyNutriWeb is an online platform where dietitians, nutritionists and other healthcare professionals can engage in online professional development. It is a trusted source of nutrition and health information and managed by the Dietitian and Nutrition team at Nutrilicious.
This webinar was hosted on 14 October 2020.
What you’ll learn
By joining this webinar, you will be able to:
- Support patients and clients to reduce their risk of breast cancer
- Provide patients and clients with resources to help them reduce their risk of breast cancer
What we will explore
- How diet, nutrition, body fat levels and physical activity impact the risk of breast cancer
- The science underpinning the research on lifestyle and breast cancer
- The inequalities in breast cancer awareness, diagnosis and survival
- The common myths and taboos about breast cancer
Who should watch
This webinar is ideal for anyone working in primary care, public health, dietetics, nutrition or community health. Whether your role involves brief interventions or lifestyle conversations, this session will equip you with actionable insights to support cancer prevention through diet.
Hosted by MyNutriweb: requires registration via a third party.
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