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The Diet and Cancer Branch, NCI: current projects and future research directions
Progress in Clinical and Biological Research
|January 1, 1986
Summary
Dietary modifications can prevent 35% of human cancers. The Division of Cancer Control (DCB) researches diet and cancer, aiming to improve public health through nutritional strategies and intervention trials.
Area of Science:
- Nutritional science
- Cancer prevention
- Public health
Background:
- Diet is a significant environmental factor influencing cancer incidence.
- Approximately 35% of human cancers may be preventable through dietary changes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the role of diet in cancer prevention.
- To guide public health initiatives for optimal nutrition and reduced cancer risk.
Main Methods:
- Supporting research from basic food composition studies to human intervention trials.
- Investigating dietary fiber, carotenoids, and vitamin A.
- Examining eating behavior modification and low-fat diet interventions for breast cancer prevention.
Main Results:
- Research spans laboratory analysis, physiological studies, and clinical trials.
- Focus on establishing safe and effective dietary levels for key nutrients.
- Intervention trials assess the impact of specific dietary changes on cancer prevention.
Conclusions:
- Dietary modification is a key strategy for cancer prevention.
- The Division of Cancer Control (DCB) supports comprehensive research to inform public health recommendations.
- Continued research is essential for optimizing dietary habits for cancer prevention and overall health.