About this episode
Episode 38: Nutrition Implications for Osteoporosis and Cancer PatientsJoining us on this episode of Bone Talk is Wendy Kaplan, a registered dietitian nutritionist specializing in oncology, weight management, and endocrinology. She believes that good nutrition before, during and after cancer treatment makes a difference in how people feel during and how they respond to treatment. Her passion shines through as she shares her knowledge to help patients reach their nutritional goals.Nutrition and diet play a huge role in disease prevention and management. A diagnosis brings an overwhelming amount of new information, treatment and big life changes that often leave patients feeling a loss of control over much of their life. Nutrition is one of the areas over which patients can continue to exercise control as they go through treatment. Bone health can be affected by treatments for cancer and Wendy shares some ways that one can optimize bone health with diet and also some foods to avoid. One of the best ways to make sure you eat healthy meals is planning and preparation. Tune in for some excellent tips on how a little time spent planning can make a huge difference!EPISODE RESOURCES:Wendy Kaplan, MS, RDN, CSO, CDCES, CDN, Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist specializing in Oncology and Weight Management Treatment & Nutrition - New York Cancer & Blood SpecialistsTips for Meal Prepping from New York Cancer & Blood SpecialistsRefreshing Summer RecipesLow Carbohydrate SandwichesPeanut Butter Energy Balls RecipeOsteoporosis Nutrition Guidelines from the Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) Calcium and Vitamin D - Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF)
