Association between Diet and Cancer risk: a review

Background:The link between cancer and diet is just as mysterious as the disease itself. Much research has pointed toward certain foods and nutrients that may help prevent or conversely, contribute to certain types of cancer.This study focused about aspects of diet that are linked to cancer by the current scientific evidence. Only good-quality evidence is included here. Objectives: The objectives of this study were to present an updated review on the association between diet and cancer risk. Methods: Relevant studies were identified by searching PubMed, Scopus, SpringerLink, ArticleFirst, Wiley Online, and Science-Direct electronic databases using these search terms and key words: cancer; prevention; diet; risk; nutrition. Furthermore, references from retrieved articles were also reviewed. Evidence from prospective studies confirmed significant inverse associations between diet and cancer risk. Results: High fibre foods like wholegrains, pulses, fruit and vegetables that help keep a healthy weight and reduce the risk of some cancers. Processed and red meats, that increase the risk of weight gain, also increase the risk of bowel cancer. Conclusion: Reviews of all studies has shown eating more of fibre per day can reduce the risk of bowel cancer. Red and processed meat could increase the risk of cancer