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1
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cancer is the __ leading cause of death from the environment

A

4th

2
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10 cancer prevention recommendations

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read

3
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t/f obesity is on its way to replacing tobacco as the number 1 preventable cause of cancer

A

true, esp for esophageal and endometrial ca

4
Q

mechanisms linking obesity and cancer

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  • increased insulin and insulin like growth factor
  • chronic low level or subacute inflammation
  • high estrogen from fat tissue
  • tumor growth regulators
5
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effects of physical activity

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  • improves insulin sensitivity and reduces fasting insulin levels
  • reduces circulating estrogen
  • immunomodulatory effects
  • decrease oxidative stress and enhance dna repair
  • regulated hormones
  • speeds food through colon
  • prevents buildup of body fat
6
Q

physical activity reduces the risk for ___

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post-menopausal breast ca, crc, endometrial ca

7
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protective effects of whole grains/ high fiber diets

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  • increased stool bulk and decreased transit time = decreased exposure of mucosa to putative offenders
  • fibers bind carcinogens to protect
  • maintain gut health to support immune system
8
Q

fruits and vegetables are sources of ___

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vitamins, phenols, and flavinoids

  • inhibit carcinogen activating enzymes and dna damage
  • have potentially bioactivie phytochemicals
9
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vitamins that support immunity and health

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  • selenium
  • vitamin d3
  • omega 3 fa
  • coq10
  • vit b complex
  • vit a c e
10
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goals for diet re: whole foods

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  • at least 30 g of fiber per day
  • wholegrain food
  • at least 5 portions of sevings (400g) of non-starchy vegetables and fruit
11
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pathophysio of eating fast food

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  • high fat intake increases the level of bile acids in the gut, modifies intestinal flora, favoring microaerophilic bacteria that increases gut inflammation
  • bile acids / bile acid metabolites can be carcinogens
  • high in saturated fat and directly stimulate tlr4 activation, releasing cytokines that cause gut inflammation and dysbiosis
12
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pathophysio of consuming processed meat

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  • increased risk for crc (nitrites)

- high salt content = damage to stomach mucosal lining = inflammation, atrophy, and h pylori colonization

13
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pathophysio in consuming red meat

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  • forms n-nitroso compounds and lipid peroxidation = CRC
  • hemoglobin -> noc -> damage gut lining and cause dna mutations
  • high temps -> heterocyclinc amines -> damage gut
14
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processing method and mechanisms of increasing ca risk

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table 2

15
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goals and recommendations re: red meat

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  • moderate red meat
  • very little if any processed meat
  • no more than 3 potions per week (350-500 g cooked)
16
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pathophysio of eating sugar

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  • chronic excess intake -> excess production of insulin and igf -> encourages cellular (tumor) growth
  • increases bod fat = increased risk for common cancers
17
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t/f sugar feeds cancer cells

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false, its about taking a lot of sugar

18
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direct and indirect effects of hyperglycemia

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direct: increase dna mutations, increase tumor survival, increase proliferation, increase invasion and migration of cancer cells
indirect: excess production of hormones like insulin and igf that promote cell growth

19
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behaviors that increase insulin levels

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  • consumption of refined sugar and flour
  • overeating
  • weight gain
  • sedentary lifestyle
20
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behaviors that reduce insulin levels

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  • physical activity
  • weight loss
  • unrefined carbs
21
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t/f you can replace sugar with low calorie sweeteners rather than healthy options

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false, should just drink water

22
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t/f there is no strong evidence that sweeteners are linked to cancer risk in humans

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true

23
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t/f artificial sweeteners have no effect on the gut biome

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false, can change it and cause metabolic endotoxemia

24
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pathophysio of alcohol consumption

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  • releases acetaldehyde which is carcinogenic to some cells
  • increased ros -> can induce oxidative stress -> genotoxic and carcinogenic
  • solvent for cellular penetration of dietary or environmental carcinogen
  • changes in hormone metabolism (inc estradiol)
25
Q

4 ways alcohol can cause cancer

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  • damages cells
  • increases damage from tobacco
  • affects hormone linked to breast ca
  • breaks down into cancer causing chemicals
26
Q

t/f high dose beta carotene supplements may increase the risk of lung ca in current and former smokers

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true, possible

27
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t/f high dose supplements have not been able to demonstrate protective effects of micronuterients on cancer risk

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true, do not use supplements for cancer prevention

28
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when are supplements advisable

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  • vitamin b12 >50 yo
  • iron and folic acid for pregnant
  • vitamin d for infants, young children, pregnant, breastfeeding
  • people with deficiencies