“Myths
and Facts About Diet and Cancer”
Tanya
Giaquinto
Member of the Ontario College of
Dietitians and Dietitians of Canada
Tanya's presentation,
made at our chapter meeting
on 9 March 04, provides the most upto date, reliable advice
on
nutrition and the best ways to prevent
reoccurrence of cancer.
The talk is highly
educative for both the newly diagnosed and
for ongoing prevention by providing do's and don'ts', myths
and realities while dispelling many misconceptions related
to diet.
Research shows how we live can have a
significant effect on our cancer risk.
Just a few years ago, AICR published a landmark international
report called
'Food, Nutrition and the Prevention of Cancer: a Global Perspective'.
A panel of leading diet and cancer experts produced the report
and in
doing so, reviewed more than 4,500 studies from around the world.
The report provides us with current, reliable advice on the
best ways to
prevent cancer through diet and lifestyle. Tanya's well detailed
and technical
presentation provides recommendations from this important publication.
"The fact is that
60-70% of cancers could be prevented through dietary
change, weight control, exercise and not smoking. In other
words
you’re in more control of your health than you may think…so
take charge".
For starters, avoid things that help cancers grow. Researchers
have
identified certain cancer promoters related to diet, including
alcohol
and charred meats. Meat becomes charred during grilling and
BBQ'ing
when fat from the food comes into direct contact with the
flame
at high temperatures. This can generate carcinogens.
Possible promoters
include:
* Alcohol
* Charred meat
* Obesity
* Animal fat
* Sedentary lifestyle |
Possible Protectors
include:
* Vegetables, fruits, beans, whole
grains
* Phytochemicals
* Antioxidants
* Dietary fibre
* Physical activity |
The presentation details of each of the
above factors with a discussion
on Phytochemicals such as Sulforaphane, Soy, Allicin, Limonene,
Isoflavones,
Saponins, Lycopenes, Antioxidants, types of fats etc and their
relationship
to cancer. She provided recommendations on foods types, their
pros and cons,
serving sizes together with role and recommendation on supplements.
* Choose a diet rich in a variety
of plant-based foods
* Eat plenty of vegetables and fruits
* Maintain a healthy weight and be physically active
* Drink alcohol only in moderation, if at all
* Select foods low in fat and salt
* Store and prepare foods safely
* Do not use tobacco in any form |
Links are provided below to
helpful websites :
www.cancer.ca
www.dietitians.ca
www.aicr.org
SLIDES &
AUDIO DOWNLOADS
We are pleased to offer the full slide presentation made by
Tanya.
These slides undoubtedly provide a wealth of
useful nutritional information and recommendations.
“Myths
and Facts About Diet and Cancer”
slides may be
downloaded as a secure, Acrobat (.pdf) file from the link
below
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If
you wish to hear or keep
Tanya's talk for future
reference on Nutritional matters you will be
pleased
that the entire session recording may be dowloaded.
The
recording of Tanya's session is divided into 2 parts:
Track 01: 'Myths and Facts Presentation'
Track 02: 'Diet Q& A session'
http://ustoo-brampton.com/Audiostreams/Tanya/mythfact.rm
(5,128Kbytes, Talk time: 00:40:47)
Down load time: Approx.:
30 Mins. at 56KBaud
Approx.: 5 Mins. at 384KBaud
http://ustoo-brampton.com/Audiostreams/Tanya/dietQA.rm
(3,003 Kbytes, Talk time: 00:23:53)
Down load times: Approx.:
20 Mins at 56KBaud)
Approx.: 3.5 Mins. at 384KBaud
Library call Number: AB 616.99463-GIA
