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Showing 1 to 5 of 5 for “"American Institute for Cancer Research"”.
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Beliefs about Diet and Colorectal Cancer Prevention in an Urban Population
The American Cancer Society (ACS), American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) and National Cancer Institute (NCI) advocate regular asymptomatic screening (e.g. colonoscopy) as the best immediate strategy for colorectal cancer (CRC) prevention, but studies also indicate changes in diet can lower …
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COFFEE AND TEA CONSUMPTION AND GASTRIC CANCER: A POOLED ANALYSIS IN AN INTERNATIONAL CONSORTIUM OF EPIDEMIOLOGICAL STUDIES.
The main focus of my doctoral research was to examine the effect of coffee and tea drinking on gastric (stomach) cancer risk. Coffee and tea are among the most popular drinks worldwide after water, and their consumption is expected to rise by an average of 17% over the next several years. The World …
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Physical activity and Gastrointestinal Cancer: A deeper understanding of risk and underlying mechanisms
… as an important modifiable risk factor for numerous cancers, with the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF)/American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) reporting convincing evidence for a protective role of PA for cancers of the colon, breast and endometrium.<br/><br/>Despite this, …
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Nutrition and Physical Activity Cancer Prevention Guideline Adherence and Association with Circulating Concentrations of Vitamin D and Precancerous Lesions
… that adherence to health promotion guidelines for diet, physical activity, and maintenance of healthy body weight may decrease cancer incidence and mortality, including site-specific cancers such as colorectal cancer. To date, there have been no studies investigating adherence to the American …
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Reducing the risk of prostate cancer with tomato and soy bioactives
Prostate cancer (PCa) is the second leading cause of cancer and cancer-related deaths in U.S. men. Dietary strategies to prevent or reduce PCa would have a significant impact on public health. The American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) recommends consuming a variety of fruits, vegetables, …