Diet, Nutrition, and Cancer

Éditeur: National Academies Press
ISBN: 9780309032803
eISBN Pdf: 9780309567923
Lieu de publication: United States
Année de publication électronique: 1982
Mois : Janvier
Pages: 493
DDC: 616
Langue: Anglais

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Based on a thorough review of the scientific evidence, this book provides the most authoritative assessment yet of the relationship between dietary and nutritional factors and the incidence of cancer. It provides interim dietary guidelines that are likely to reduce the risk of cancer as well as ensure good nutrition.

Cover
Front Matter
1 Executive Summary
2 Cancer: Its Nature and Relationship to Diet
3 Methodology<br> Section A - The Relationship Between Nutrients and Cancer
4 Total Caloric Intake
5 Lipids (Fats and Cholesterol)
6 Protein
7 Carbohydrates
8 Dietary Fiber
9 Vitamins
10 Minerals
11 Alcohol<br> Section B - The Role of Nonnutritive Dietary Constituents
12 Naturally Occurring Carcinogens
13 Mutagens in Food
14 Additives and Contaminants
15 Inhibitors of Carcinogenisis<br>Section C - Patterns of Diet and Cancer
16 Cancer Incidence and Mortality
17 The Relationship of Diet to Cancer at Specific Sites
18 Assessment of Risk to Human Health
Glossary
Appendix A - Committee on Diet, Nutrition, and Cancer--Affliliations and Major Research Interests
Index