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Energy balance and cancers.

M Gerber1, D Corpet

  • 1INSERM, Centre de Recherche en Cancérologie, Montpellier, France.

European Journal of Cancer Prevention : the Official Journal of the European Cancer Prevention Organisation (ECP)
|May 21, 1999
PubMed
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Maintaining a healthy energy balance is crucial for preventing obesity and its associated cancer risks. Lifestyle factors and hormonal balance significantly influence this relationship, highlighting public health strategies for cancer prevention.

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Area of Science:

  • Nutrition Science
  • Oncology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Energy balance, the equilibrium between caloric intake and expenditure, dictates body weight.
  • Overweight and obesity are recognized risk factors for various cancers.
  • Hormonal dysfunction and genetic factors can contribute to obesity syndrome.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize human epidemiological studies on the relationship between energy balance and cancer risk.
  • To explore the influence of macronutrients and lifestyle factors on obesity and cancer.
  • To understand the underlying mechanisms, including insulin resistance, linking obesity to cancer.

Main Methods:

  • Review of human epidemiological studies examining energy balance, obesity, and cancer.
  • Analysis of animal studies to elucidate specific contributing factors and mechanisms.

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  • Investigation of the role of insulin resistance and hormonal alterations.

    • Main Results:

    • Human studies link energy balance, macronutrient intake, and lifestyle factors (physical activity, diet, tobacco) to cancer risk.
    • Animal studies help differentiate factors and understand mechanisms.
    • Insulin resistance syndrome is a key factor in the obesity-cancer link, particularly for hormone-dependent and colon cancers.

    Conclusions:

    • Obesity, influenced by energy imbalance and other factors, significantly increases cancer risk.
    • Preventing hyperinsulinemia, insulin resistance, and visceral obesity is a critical public health goal for cancer prevention.