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Advances in understanding the relationship between dietary factors and risk of colorectal cancer
Li-Hong Sun
Li-Hong Sun, School of Health Technology, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201210, China
Correspondence to: Li-Hong Sun, School of Health Technology, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201210, China. slh_186@yahoo.com.cn
Received: January 9, 2010 Revised: May 19, 2010 Accepted: June 2, 2010 Published online: July 8, 2010
The purpose of this paper is to summarize the relationship between dietary factors and risk of colorectal cancer. There is evidence that meat, high-fat diet and drinking increase the chance of developing colorectal cancer, while whole grains, dietary fiber, folacin, selenium, zinc and calcium reduce the risk of colorectal cancer. Therefore, an inadequate diet may contribute to the development of colorectal cancer. These viewpoints provide a basis for prevention of colorectal cancer in terms of diet control.
Citation: Sun LH. Advances in understanding the relationship between dietary factors and risk of colorectal cancer. Shijie Huaren Xiaohua Zazhi 2010; 18(19): 2033-2037
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