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