Cancer
meat
high intake of ___ is associated with increased risk for *colon and prostate cancer*
omega-6
high intakes of _____ fatty acids can increase breast cancer and recurrence
fat
increased breakdown of ___ cells for extra energy in cancer
alcohol
increases colon, liver, and GI cancer risks but there are some benefits associated with moderate intake women < 1/day, men < 2/day
cruciferous veggies
intake can decrease risk of breast and prostate cancer, believed to take carcinogens from other foods and counteract their effects
garlic
intake of ___ can delay or prevent cancers associated with nitrates or nitrosamines
selenium
intake of ___ can help boost body's antioxidant activity [grabs free radicals]
tomatoes
intake of ___ has an impact on decreasing risk of prostate cancer [lactotene]
soy
intake of ___ has been linked to decreasing incidence of breast and prostate cancer, but is controversial
cytokines
the role of ____ is increased in cancer tx
bananas, rice, apple sauce, tea, toast
BRATT diet - helpful for cancer pt
omega-3
___ fatty acids may reduce tumor growth
glucose
___ intolerance/insulin resistance occurs sometimes with cancer treatment
protein
____ breakdown increases during cancer, especially when actively growing, contributes to cachexia
energy
____ expenditure during cancer is much higher due to fighting disease
well-done
____ meats are associated with higher incidence of *gastric cancer*
flavonoids
absorbs free radicals in the body left over from metabolic processes - if left to overgrow, radicals can cause cancerous cells
cancer cachexia
alteration of metabolism resulting in subsequent death of the host, more common in pt with solid tumors
megestrol
appetite stimulant that has a positive effect on appetite, minimal increase in weight, and better long-term results
cannabinoids
appetite stimulant that has been shown to decrease nausea
glucocorticoid
appetite stimulant with short-lived effects and lots of adverse effects
bladder
artificial sweeteners were not found to be related to _____ cancer or have any real benefit for DM or weight loss
breast cancer
coffee and tea's effects on cancer are controversial, but green tea has been shown to help prevent recurrence of ____
animal fat
diets high in ___ are associated with breast, prostate, colon and lung cancer
fiber
low intake of ____ is associated with colon, breast, and ovarian cancer best sources = fruits, vegetables
colon
men with higher BMI have an increased risk of ____ cancer
energy, protein
most important nutritional requirements associated with cancer pt - also fluid, vitamins, minerals
changes body lab intake
nutritional parameters to monitor during cancer tx = weight _____, _____ composition, _____ values, nutrient _____
breast
obese post-menopausal women have a higher risk of ___ cancer - related to estrogen production in adipose tissue
colon, renal, esophageal, pancreatic, GB
obesity is associated with an increased risk of what cancers [5]
weight loss
unintentional ____ in cancer due to decreased intake from GI function, obstruction or perforation of GI tract, intestinal secretory abnormalities, anorexia, or consequences of tx
anticytokine
use of ____ agents in a cancer pt showed no difference in appetite or weight, measures of function or well-being
D
vitamin ____ decreases risks of cancers, especially colorectal