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Fiber and cancer.

D Kritchevsky1

  • 1Wistar Institute, Philadelphia, PA 19104.

Medical Oncology and Tumor Pharmacotherapy
|January 1, 1990
PubMed
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The impact of dietary fiber on colon cancer risk remains uncertain. While some studies suggest protection, current evidence indicates fiber

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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Nutritional Science
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • The association between dietary fiber intake and colon cancer incidence is debated.
  • Ecological studies historically suggested a protective effect of high fiber diets.
  • Recent analyses reveal inconsistencies, with similar fiber intakes in populations of varying colon cancer rates.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To critically evaluate the current evidence on the role of dietary fiber in colon cancer.
  • To explore the complexities of fiber's influence within the broader dietary context.

Main Methods:

  • Review and analysis of ecological and case-control studies on dietary fiber and colon cancer.
  • Consideration of interactions between dietary components and total energy intake.

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Main Results:

  • Ecological studies indicated a protective role for dietary fiber.
  • Case-control studies generally did not support a protective effect.
  • Fiber's impact appears dependent on the overall diet and interactions with other nutrients.

Conclusions:

  • The role of dietary fiber in colon cancer prevention is not definitively established.
  • Dietary fiber should be considered within the context of the total diet.
  • Further research is needed to understand the interplay of dietary components and energy intake in colon cancer.