Fact:At least 6 out of every 10 deaths from colorectal cancer could be prevented if all men and women aged 50 years or older were screened routinely.

Fact:The American Cancer Society estimated that in 2011 about 141,210 people were diagnosed with colorectal cancer in the US.

Fact:The American Cancer Society estimated that in 2011 about 49,380 people died of colorectal cancer in the US.

Fact:Colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer.

Fact:Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death in both men and women in the US.

Fact:Overall, 90% of new cases and 94% of deaths occur in individuals 50 and older.

Fact:Colorectal cancer incidence and mortality rates are highest in African American men and women.

Fact:One of the most consistently reported relationships between colon cancer risk and behavior is the protective effect of physical activity.

Fact:The goals of screening for colorectal cancer are the prevention of cancer through the detection and removal of precancerous growths and the diagnosis of cancers at an early stage.

Diet

Registered Dietician (On-Site)

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What is a Registered Dietician?

Registered Dietitians are your most credible source of nutrition information. While on the job, a registered dietician may supervise the preparation and service of food, develop modified diets, participate in research, and/or educate individuals and groups on good nutritional habits. The goals of a registered dietitian is to provide medical nutritional intervention, and to obtain, safely prepare, serve and advise on flavorsome, attractive, and nutritious food for patients. Dietary modification to address medical issues involving dietary intake is a major part of dietetics (the study of nutrition as it relates to health). For example, working in consultation with physicians and other health care providers, a dietitian may provide specific artificial nutritional needs to patients unable to consume food normally. Professional dietitians may also provide specialist services such as in diabetes, obesity, oncology, osteoporosis, pediatrics, renal disease, and micronutrient research.

A registered dietitian (RD) must meet the following academic and professional requirements:

Bachelor Degree with course work approved by the American Dietetic Association’s Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education.
Complete an accredited, supervised, experiential practice program at a health-care facility, community agency or food service corporation.
Pass a national examination administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
Complete continuing professional educational requirements to maintain registration.

An RD can hold additional certifications in specialized areas of practice, such as pediatric or renal nutrition or diabetes education.

What can a Dietician do for you?

Provide reliable, objective information
Separate facts from fads
Translate the latest scientific findings into information that is easy to understand and use