The dogmas of nutrition and cancer: Time for a second (and maybe third) look

Ralph W deVere White; Robert M. Hackman; Joel Kugelmass

doi:10.1111/j.1749-6632.2009.05271.x

The dogmas of nutrition and cancer: Time for a second (and maybe third) look

Ralph W deVere White, Robert M. Hackman, Joel Kugelmass

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Abstract

In many peer-reviewed articles, the assertion that 30-40% of cancers can be prevented with a healthy lifestyle and appropriate dietary measures has become axiomatic. The information often is derived from an expert panel's opinion as opposed to hypothesis-driven research. Unquestionably, the single most effective and validated cancer prevention measure is to not smoke, or if one does, to cease. However, obesity avoidance reduces the risk of heart disease and diabetes and probably some cancers. While for some Americans the consumption of an unhealthy diet is by choice, for many it is driven by financial constraints and the search for calories of any kind. Regrettably, beyond that, there is little compelling evidence on how diet can be used to prevent cancer.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences
Pages	118-125
Number of pages	8
Volume	1190
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1749-6632.2009.05271.x
State	Published - Mar 2010

Publication series

Name	Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences
Volume	1190
ISSN (Print)	00778923
ISSN (Electronic)	17496632

Keywords

Cancer prevention
Dietary guidelines
Food access
Healthy living
Nutrition
Smoking

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology(all)

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