{"id":3201,"date":"2023-07-14T16:46:30","date_gmt":"2023-07-14T08:46:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/365cps.org.sg\/resourcehub\/?p=3201"},"modified":"2023-07-14T17:38:00","modified_gmt":"2023-07-14T09:38:00","slug":"cancer-nutrition-myths-and-facts-part-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/365cps.org.sg\/resourcehub\/cancer-nutrition-myths-and-facts-part-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Cancer & Nutrition: Myths and Facts (Part 3)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Here we have busted two nutrition myths which are not effective in cancer risk reduction.<\/p>\n

1. Organic Food versus Cancer Risk<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Explanation<\/strong><\/td>\nThere is currently no strong evidence to support the idea that organic foods can help protect against cancer compared with produce that is grown conventionally.<\/p>\n

There is little evidence that organic produce has higher nutrient levels than conventionally grown produce.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Suggestion<\/strong><\/td>\n– Organic food consumption is optional<\/p>\n

– Healthy balanced diet is the key to provide essential nutrients to body<\/p>\n

– Include two servings of fruits and two servings of vegetables daily (one serving is equivalent to size of a fist)<\/p>\n

* 1 serving of fruit =<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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1 small apple, orange, pear, or mango (130g)<\/td>\n1 wedge of papaya, pineapple, or watermelon (130g)<\/td>\n10 grapes\/longan\u00a0<\/span>(50g)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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1 medium banana<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

* 1 serving of vegetable =<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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150g raw leafy vegetables<\/td>\n100g raw non-leafy vegetable<\/td>\n100g cooked vegetables<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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2. Supplement versus Cancer Risk<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Explanation<\/strong><\/td>\nThere is strong evidence from randomised controlled trials that high-dose beta-carotene supplements may increase the risk of lung cancer in some people. There is no strong evidence that dietary supplements, apart from calcium for colorectal cancer, can reduce cancer risk.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Suggestion<\/strong><\/td>\n– Supplements are to be prescribed by medical professionals only if populations are medically deficit on certain vitamins \/ minerals (pregnant women, elderly, patients receiving some medical treatment)<\/p>\n

– Food is the best source of vitamins, minerals, and other bioactive food components<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Reference:<\/strong><\/p>\n