This resource identifies cancer risk factors and provides cancer prevention strategies related to lifestyle. The facts and practical applications are intertwined is such a way as to render the information totally relevant. That is, this resource not only deals with the essential materials related to cancer risk, disease states and treatment, but offers research-based guidelines for both avoiding and addressing cancer. There is a section on physical activity for cancer survivors, with specific recommendations regarding exercise and lymphedema. A similar and equally strong segment of this resource is the nutritional guidelines for cancer survivors. All of this leads to a chapter which features specific diet and exercise recommendations for living productively after surviving various types of cancer. This is followed by recipes for attaining desirable amounts of fruits and proteins through shakes and smoothies. In sum, this is an ideal resource for personal trainers who wish to work effectively with older adults who have experienced cancer.

Course Objectives:

1. Explain what cancer is and how it can develop.

2. Identify lifestyle factors that may increase the risk of getting cancer.

3. Describe how diet, weight and exercise affect the length and quality of cancer survival.

4. Explain diet and exercise recommendations for survivors of various cancers.

Table of Contents:

Chapter 1: Understanding Cancer

Chapter 2: Cancer Prevention Related to Lifestyle

Chapter 3: Risk Factors for Common Cancers

Chapter 4: Cancer Survivors

Chapter 5: Specific Diet and Exercise Recommendations

Chapter 6: Shakes and Smoothies for Special Populations

Specialty Certificate package with online test includes a 64-page manual and 40-page workbook in PDF format.  Instructions for completing the 20-question online test and obtaining CECs are also included.