Chapter 25 MNT For Prostate Cancer

Question 1

Risk factors for prostate cancer?

Answer 1

Age(over 65), race (AA), nationality, family history, genetics and diet

Question 2

Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) puts men at high risk for ____?

Answer 2

Osteoporosis, heart disease and dibetes

Question 3

T/F: Plant based diet may reduce prostate cancer risk?

Answer 3

True

Question 4

T/F: A plant based diet is associated with a lowe rate of cancer?

Answer 4

True

Question 5

Studies have obsera positive association between Prostate cancer and _____.

Answer 5

Saturated fat from meat and dairy.

Question 6

MNT after Androgen Hormone Therapy?

Answer 6

Adequate calcium and vitamin D, preserve lean body mass, regular exercise, achieve a healthy weight

Question 7

With prostate cancer nutrition interventions should focus on…

Answer 7

Optimizing health, and quality of life, including preventing osteoporosis and CVD.

Question 8

____ is a common side effect of radiation to the pelvis.

Answer 8

Diarrhea

Question 9

Recommended treatment for diarrhea?

Answer 9

Gradually increase soluble fiber and decrease insoluble fiber.

Question 10

Nutrition goals with men with advanced prostate cancer?

Answer 10

Maintain healthy weight (they may have weight loss), preserve lean body mass, management diarrhea and other NIS if taking chemotherapy

Question 11

Nutrition goals for post treatment pristate cancer?

Answer 11

Maintain healthy weight, lean body mass, lower cholesterol, address calcium needs, low-fat/non-fat dairy and meats, plant based diet