How could diet affect cancer?

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    Last Updated: October 25, 2023

    Epidemiological studies suggest that dietary patterns are a large contributor to the global cancer burden and are a key area to focus on for preventing cancer.[1] A number of diet intervention studies confirm the role of diet in cancer risk by looking at markers of cancer risk,[2] but few interventions have actually tested the effect of diet on preventing cancer.[3][4] The majority of dietary interventions focus on either preventing cancer recurrence, slowing progression, or managing the symptoms of cancer and cancer treatments.[5][6][7] Generally speaking, weight management through diet and antioxidant-rich diets are focal points in nutrition for cancer research.

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