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Many individuals diagnosed with cancer seek to modify their diet as an adjunct to their treatment. One new diet that has gained popularity in some oncology patient populations is the ketogenic diet. This program will provide a thorough review of the literature and evidence on the beneficial effects of ketogenic diet in oncology. Information will be provided on the nutritional goals of the various therapeutic ketogenic diets for oncology patients as well as the implementation and management of the ketogenic diet.
Learning Objectives:
Summarize the present literature supporting the ketogenic diet in different cancer types
Outline the benefits and risks involved with ketogenic diet in different cancer types
Initiate and manage a therapeutic ketogenic diet for oncology patients
Moderator(s):
Manpreet
Mundi,
MD,
Professor of Medicine, Department of Endocrinology,
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Rochester, MN
Speaker(s):
Pankaj
Vashi,
MD, AGAF, FASPEN,
Vice Chief of Staff and Medical Director of Gastroenterology/Nutrition & Metabolic Support , CTCA Chicago,
Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Zion, IL
Leonora
Renda,
MS, RDN,
Dignity Health, Chandler Regional Medical Center, Chandler AZ