Nutrition Therapy for Lymphedema
Course Overview
Are you suffering from heavy arms after your cancer treatment? Nutrition is essential in treating lymphedema. A significant population of breast cancer survivors are diagnosed with this swollen condition.
Studies have shown that adequate nutrition and proper lifestyle are 2 important factors. Hence, this workshop will help you to use dietary strategies to re-gain your confidence and your quality of life.
Join this course if you want to:
Understand the causes of lymphedema and the risk factors
Know the correct diet to consume
Identify myths and misconception related to nutrition for lymphedema
Healthy recipes
This hands-on approach course helps you...
Discover your eating habits
Healthier food choices when eat out
Meal planning strategies for better nutrition
Course Instructor
Soh Wan Keem
Mdm Soh is an Accredited Clinical Dietitian, Principal Dietitian, Certified Exercise Prescription (American College of Sports Medicine), Certified Low FODMAP Dietitian (Monash University) and has also completed the certificate program in Adult Weight Management by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (United States).
She is a well-experienced Dietitian with 16 years in the areas of therapeutic diets for medical conditions, in hospital, community care and private practice. She was the Head of Department at Bright Vision Hospital (part of the SingHealth cluster) prior to joining Singapore Cancer Society as its Principal Dietitian.
Mdm Soh uses an integrative approach of combining nutrition intervention, physical activity and mental wellbeing (including mindfulness) to improve nutrition status. She applies the S.M.A.R.T. tool to help you plan and achieve your nutrition goal. She also uses the systematic approach of the Nutrition Care Process to provide high quality nutrition care for you.