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Recent advances in understanding the role of diet and obesity in the development of colorectal cancer.
The Proceedings of the Nutrition Society - 1 May 2011
Lund Elizabeth K, Belshaw Nigel J, Elliott Giles O, Johnson Ian T
Abstract excerpt
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a major cause of premature death in the UK and many developed countries. However, the risk of developing CRC is well recognised to be associated not only with diet but also with obesity and lack of exercise. While epidemiological evidence shows an association with factors such as high red meat intake and low intake of vegetables, fibre and fish, the mechanisms underlying these effects...
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