LYMPHEDEMA: CONDITION DIETITIANS CAN HELP BUT WERE NEVER TAUGHT

It is estimated that 10 million Americans have lymphedema – that’s more that Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, HIV, MS and ALS combined. Yet, it was not included in dietitian curriculums despite the condition being greatly affected by diet. Those most at risk include the obese, those with peripheral vascular disease and cancer survivors. Most cancer survivors will say that living with lymphedema has a greater impact on their quality of life than the cancer, but their needs for education and support go unanswered. In this webinar, you will to learn about this under treated condition and empower your patients to make changes that will have a significant impact on their quality of life.

Upon successful completion of this one-hour course, the participant should be able to:

• List three features of lymphedema.



• State the two main types of lymphedema.



• Describe at least diet strategies that can be helpful for lymphedema.

Live Event Date: Jun 06, 2024

Expiration Date: Jun 27, 2027

Performance Indicators/Learning Objectives: 4.2.6, 6.1.2, 6.3.2

Target Audience: RDs, DTRs, Health Professionals

Number of Credits: 1.0

Level(s): 1, 2

Total Cost: 1 Site Credit