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Chapter 8 Diets, Functional Foods and Dietary supplements for cancer prevention and survival Flashcards

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What percentage of cancers are attributed to a poor diet

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1/3

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This diet claim that an acidic environment is toxic to the body and increases cancer risk.

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Alkaline diet

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This diet balances pH by consuming 80% alkaline foods and 20% acid-forming foods

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Alkaline diet

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This diet restricts red meat, sugar, white rice, refined flours, coffee and alcohol

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alkaline diet

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Which diets have there been clinical trials or scientific evidence that supports effectiveness

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Only fasting- may make cancer cells more susceptible to treatment while protecting non-cancerous cells

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Supplements needed on alkaline diet

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calcium and/or vitamin D

Others (like MVI) may been needed

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which diet emphasizes natural, unrefined foods, allows raw non-pasteurized honey, dates, figs, berry, fruit juices and stevia sweeteners, whole grains, and encourages consumption of cottage cheese and flaxseed oil, or quark

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Budwig diet

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The Budwig diet excludes these food groups

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dairy except for cottage cheese and complete protein sources

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this diet claims to strengthen the immune system, improve QOL, shrink tumors and lengthen life

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Essiac and Flor-essence

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Define Essiac

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an herbal mixture developed in Canada in the 1920s. herbs are brewed into a tea. includes burdock root, inner bark of slippery elm, and sheep sorrel. Flor essence also includes Indian rhubarb root, watercress, blessed thistle, red clover, and kelp

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How is essiac and flor-essence prepared/consumed

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with spring or non-fluoridated water and kept refrigerated. 1 oz consumed 1-3 times daily.
drink on empty stomach, 2 hrs before or after melas, for 1-2 years

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Side effects of essiac

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laxative effect

n/v/d/c/headaches

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Benefits of fasting

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allows the body to focus energy on cleansing and healing itself
supports the immune system
starves tumors
stimulates cellular repair

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Side effects of fasting

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limits all nutrient intake
can lead to dehydration or death (dry fasting)
may temporarily result in HA, dizziness, fatigue, low BP

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This diet is described as a natural tx that activates the body’s ability to heal itself. Includes a vegetarian diet, raw juices, coffee enemas and natural supplements
advises 15-20lbs of organically grown fruits and veggies each, most juiced. 1 cup consumed each hour 13 times per day

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Gerson Therapy

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Gerson Therapy avoids these food groups

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fat and many complete protein sources

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side effects of gerson therapy

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malnutrition
dehydrations
colitis

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This describes itself as a metabolic therapy and inludes dietary modification,s supplements including pancreatic supplements and detoxification routines

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Gonzalez Regimen

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This diet includes individualized diets from vegan or red meat several times per day. Organic foods preferred. processed foods avoided. includes animal organ extracts and digestive enzymes.

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Gonzalez Regimen

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This treatment combines a vegetarian diet supplemented with vitamins, minerals, and digestive enzymes with antibiotic treatment. Pt’s also received a vaccine derived from their own blood or urine.

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Livingston-Wheeler

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The Livingston-Wheeler diet excludes these food groups

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poultry
meat
eggs
milk

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This diet is based on avoidance of toxins, emphasizes organic and primarily vegetarian foods. Excludes non-locally grown fruits, some vegetables. Allows seeds and nuts. Excludes refined sugar.

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Macrobiotic diet

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The macrobiotic diet avoids these food groups

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all meal
dairy
eggs
processed sweeteners

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This diet allows only raw food or foods heated to 105 degrees F

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raw foods diet

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the raw foods diet avoids these food groups
all meat eggs dairy foods
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AND definition of functional foods
whole foods along with fortified, enriched, or enhanced foods that have a potentially beneficial effect on health when consumed as part of a varied diet on a regular basis at effective levels based on significant standards of evidence
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Name 3 categories of functional foods
conventional foods modified foods food ingredients
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anti-cancer function of beta-carotene
antioxidant activity
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conventional food sources of beta-carotene
carrots and other bright orange, red and yellow foods
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functional food sources of beta-carotene
beta-carotene rich juice
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anti-cancer function of B-glucans
natural polysaccharide and soluble fiber that may boost the immune system
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conventional food sources of B-glucans
barley, oats, fruits, vegetables and seaweed
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functional food sources of B-glucans
B-glucan enriched cereals, breads, snack bars, bran products and milk beverages
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anti-cancer function of genistein
may block estrogen receptors, may decreased breast cancer risk
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conventional food sources of genistein
soyfood, including edamame, tofu and soy milk
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functional food sources of genistein
added to a variety of foods, including snack bars
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Potential anti-cancer function of inulin and fructooligosaccharides a byproduct of inulin
Exhibits prebiotic activity, which can enhance intestinal health
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Conventional food sources of inulin and fructo oligosaccharides, a byproduct of inulin
Onions, shallots, Jerusalem artichokes
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Functional food sources of inulin freaked out oligosaccharides
Inulin can be incorporated into food as a fat replacement | FOS and inulin add it to beverages and jellies
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Potential anti-cancer function of lignans
Phytoestrogen; associated with reduced risk of breast cancer
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Conventional food sources of lignans
Flaxseed is the richest source; ground flaxseed improves digestion, sesame seeds, chickpeas, oats, and barley
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Functional food sources of lignans
Flaxseed added to snack bars and muffins
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Potential anti-cancer function of lutein
Lutein is the xanthophyll, has anti-mutagenic and anticarcinogenic properties
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Conventional food sources of lutein
Dark green leafy vegetables including spinach and kale, broccoli, squash, green peas, lettuce, onions, corn, pumpkin and egg yolk
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Functional food sources of lutein
Lutein added to some ready to eat cereals
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Potential anti-cancer function of lycopene
Antioxidant; blocks activity of free radicals
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Conventional food sources of lycopene
Tomatoes and tomato products ( i.e., tomato sauce, tomato paste, tomato juice ) as well as other red yellow and orange fruits and vegetables
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Functional food sources of lycopene
Lycopene added to some ready to eat cereal; tomato lycopene complexes developed for functional foods
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Potential anti-cancer function of omega-3 fats
Anti-inflammatory activity
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Conventional food sources of omega-3 fats
Fatty fish
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Functional food sources of omega-3 fats
Eggs fortified with omega-3 fats
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Potential anti-cancer function of soluble fiber (for example guar gum pectin and Acacia gum and psyllium)
Promote intestinal health
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Conventional food sources of soluble fiber’s
Oats, lentils, apples, oranges, bananas, pears, strawberries, nuts, flaxseed, beans, dried peas, blueberries
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Functional food sources of soluble fiber’s
Soluble fiber available in banana flakes; soluble fiber is added to some ready to eat cereals and other functional foods
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What is the role of herbal products
Unlike many drugs, the role of herbal dietary supplements is to enhance the diet by adding safe and natural plants and their constituents to support and protect body functions and processes
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When did the US Congress passed the dietary supplement health and education act that they find an established a regulatory framework for dietary supplements
1994
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Define dietary supplements
Products taken by mouth that provide ingredients intended to supplement the diet; they may include vitamins and minerals, herbal and botanical products, amino acids and other nutritive and dietary substances
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What percentage of pharmaceutical products derived from plants
40%
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Side effects and interactions of aloe vera
has a laxative effect Beggs asked about diarrhea in those at risk and may intensify action of laxatives Inform medical team of noted association; crosschecking current use of laxatives; develop a unified message
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Side effects and interactions of coenzyme Q 10
May reduce renal and cardiotoxicity of doxorubicin a research is it sufficient for recommending a specific dose Initiate multidisciplinary discussion on this research; help develop a unified message for patients taking coenzyme Q 10 supplements
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Side effects and interactions of curcumin
In doses available in dietary supplements, may sensitize cisplatin resistant tumor Cells to cisplatin, thus improving its efficacy May reduce cisplatin induced neurotoxicity Incorporating Turmeric Within a varied diet is reasonable and safe Initiate a multi-disciplinary discussion on available research and participate in developing a unified message
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Side effects and interactions of melatonin
When simultaneously administered with tamoxifen, melatonin may improve anti-cancer response of women with metastatic breast cancer he did not respond to tamoxifen alone Melatonin is also being investigated as a potential treatment for limiting oxidative damage to normal tissue during radiotherapy Initiate add multidisciplinary discussion on potential anti-cancer affects of melatonin and assist with the development of a unified message
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Side effects and interactions of oleic acid
Oleic acid is a natural component of olive oil and avocado; it may provide cytotoxic synergism with herceptin At this time oleic acid is not sold as a dietary supplement Advise the cancer survivor the olive oil and avocado are healthy foods that may have cancer preventative benefits and are acceptable with tenets of a varied diet
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Side effects and interactions of omega-3 fats
May reduce toxicity of irinotecan and paclitaxel May enhance clinical benefit of doxorubicin, cisplatin and vincristine May enhance clinical benefit of pro oxidant chemotherapies Inclusion of food sources of omega-3 fats in the diet is appropriate as recommended in the 2010 dietary guidelines for Americans. Help develop and deliver unified message on use of omega-3 fats supplements
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Side effects and interactions of quercetin
Offers anti-inflammatory effects May decrease bioavailability of iron Initiate a multidisciplinary discussion Unavailable research and assist with the development of a unified message

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