Experts recommend dietary changes to prevent cancer.Experts in nutrition from the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and the United Kingdom recently looked at many studies on diet and cancer and made specific recommendations for cancer prevention. Key recommendations include avoiding overweight and obesity, which increase risk of cancer of the esophagus esophagus (ĭsŏf`əgəs), portion of the digestive tube that conducts food from the mouth to the stomach. When food is swallowed it passes from the pharynx into the esophagus, initiating rhythmic contractions (peristalsis) of the , kidney, colon, and breast; eating at least 13 ounces of fruits and vegetables daily to reduce risk of cancer of the esophagus, stomach, colon, and mouth; limiting or avoiding red meat and preserved meat to reduce risk of colon cancer colon cancer, cancer of any part of the colon (often called the large intestine). Colon cancer is the second most common cancer diagnosed in the United States. ; moderating salt intake to reduce risk of stomach cancer; and avoiding very hot or scalding scalding plunging of pig or poultry carcasses into very hot water to facilitate scraping and dehairing and plucking. Chicken scalding water is 130°F for broilers (larger birds higher) applied for 1 to 2 minutes. Modern pig abattoirs use steam at 144 to 147°F for about 3 minutes. drinks and foods to reduce risk of cancer of the mouth and esophagus. Physical activity appears to reduce risk for colon cancer and breast cancer. After tobacco, overweight and obesity appear to be the most important avoidable causes of cancer. Key TJ, Schatzkin A, Willett WC, et al. 2004. Diet, nutrition, and the prevention of cancer. Public Health Nutr 7:187-200. |
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