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Introduction to the Role of Nutrition in the Prevention of Prostate Cancer
Prostate Cancer is the most common
cancer in American males. In the United States it accounts for 14%
of all cancer deaths, second only to lung cancer (all facts and
citations in this article are from the guide, Nutritional
Prevention of Prostate Cancer, found at
http://www.PreventProstateCancer.info). Development of prostate
cancer is influenced by several factors: age, race, genetics, diet
and lifestyle. Although prostate cancer can develop at any age, it
is more common in older men and risks increase with advancing age.
In fact, over 60% of all prostate cancers are diagnosed in men over
the age of 65. As for race, Asian-Americans are at the lowest risk
while African-Americans are at the highest risk, with white males
falling somewhere in the middle. Furthermore, men that have at
least one first-degree relative with prostate cancer (such as a
father, brother, or son) are more than twice as likely to develop
the disease.
Unfortunately, little can be done to decrease the risks related to age, race, or genetics; nevertheless, much can be done in relation to diet and lifestyle. In 2004, 65% of adults and 17% of children in the United States were classified as overweight or obese, making the U.S. the fattest country in the world. This is because Americans live mostly sedentary lives, and eat a diet high in processed foods. While the United States is the fattest of all countries in the world, we also have the highest incidence of prostate cancer. Many researchers believe that this is due in part to our deteriorating diets. While obesity has never been linked with increased risk of prostate cancer, it is evident that obesity slows down the bodyís ability to heal and ward off disease.
Improving the lifestyle and diets of Americans will by no means eliminate the risk of prostate cancer; however it can reduce the risks. Diets high in whole foods (meaning foods that have undergone very little processing), such as fruits and vegetables are high in vitamins, minerals, and other bioactive compounds. All of these substances help the body to function properly, promote the growth of healthy cells, and prevent the development of cancer and disease.
More information about about the role of nutrition in the prevention of prostate cancer can be found in the manual, Nutritional Prevention of Prostate Cancer available at http://www.PreventProstateCancer.com, including an introduction to different foods and food constituents that have been proven to reduce or increase the risks of prostate cancer, and other information designed to aid men in improving their diets so that they can decrease their risks of developing prostate cancer.
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Unfortunately, little can be done to decrease the risks related to age, race, or genetics; nevertheless, much can be done in relation to diet and lifestyle. In 2004, 65% of adults and 17% of children in the United States were classified as overweight or obese, making the U.S. the fattest country in the world. This is because Americans live mostly sedentary lives, and eat a diet high in processed foods. While the United States is the fattest of all countries in the world, we also have the highest incidence of prostate cancer. Many researchers believe that this is due in part to our deteriorating diets. While obesity has never been linked with increased risk of prostate cancer, it is evident that obesity slows down the bodyís ability to heal and ward off disease.
Improving the lifestyle and diets of Americans will by no means eliminate the risk of prostate cancer; however it can reduce the risks. Diets high in whole foods (meaning foods that have undergone very little processing), such as fruits and vegetables are high in vitamins, minerals, and other bioactive compounds. All of these substances help the body to function properly, promote the growth of healthy cells, and prevent the development of cancer and disease.
More information about about the role of nutrition in the prevention of prostate cancer can be found in the manual, Nutritional Prevention of Prostate Cancer available at http://www.PreventProstateCancer.com, including an introduction to different foods and food constituents that have been proven to reduce or increase the risks of prostate cancer, and other information designed to aid men in improving their diets so that they can decrease their risks of developing prostate cancer.