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NCI dietary guidelines: rationale.
R R Butrum1, C K Clifford, E Lanza
1Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, MD 20892.
The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
|September 1, 1988
Summary
Dietary changes can significantly lower cancer risk. The National Cancer Institute (NCI) developed six interim guidelines based on scientific evidence to promote health and reduce cancer incidence.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Nutritional Science
- Public Health
Background:
- Growing evidence suggests a link between diet and cancer risk.
- Previous reports, including the 1982 National Academy of Sciences Committee report, highlight the importance of nutrition in cancer prevention.
- The National Cancer Institute (NCI) recognizes the substantial potential of dietary modifications in cancer risk reduction.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present six interim dietary guidelines for the American public.
- To provide the scientific rationale supporting these dietary recommendations.
- To align cancer prevention guidelines with existing public health recommendations.
Main Methods:
- Review of scientific literature and NCI's internal reviews on diet and cancer.
- Synthesis of evidence from the 1982 National Academy of Sciences Committee report.
- Development of evidence-based dietary recommendations.
Main Results:
- Six interim dietary guidelines have been formulated.
- The guidelines are supported by consistent scientific data linking dietary patterns to cancer risk.
- These recommendations are consistent with those from other major health organizations.
Conclusions:
- Prudent dietary guidelines are warranted to promote health and reduce cancer risk.
- Dietary interventions represent a significant strategy for cancer prevention.
- Public health recommendations on diet should be unified and evidence-based.