Nutrition and Cancer
Cancer has overtaken cardiovascular disease (CVD) as the leading cause of death in many parts of the world. It causes one in eight deaths worldwide. Global trends show that the majority of all cancer deaths occur in the low- and middle-income countries. Yet, cancer can be partly prevented and many of these deaths can be avoided.
Discover the latest insights on the role of diet, nutrition and lifestyle in the prevention, occurrence and progression of cancer in the free open and online course Nutrition and Cancer.
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Learner testimonials
"I liked the fact that the topic of nutrition and cancer was approached in so many different ways, as in from the perspective of a pathologist, epidemiologist, patient, dietician, surgeon, scientist, pharmacologist, etc."
''I really enjoy all the professores, who were incredible during all explainations. the language used were perfectly understandable and clear for all students, all over the world.''
''I loved this course! Very well organized! The videos, texts, interviews were spectacular and I learned a lot.''