title: Fiber and cancer.
abstract: The role of dietary fiber in colon cancer is still not clear. Ecological studies suggested a protective role for high fiber intake, but more recent analysis shows similar intakes of dietary fiber in populations with high or low incidence of colon cancer. Case-control studies generally do not support a protective role for fiber. The data suggest that the effects of fiber must be considered in the context of the total diet and interactions of dietary components. A role for levels of energy intake is not excluded.
authors.affiliation: Wistar Institute, Philadelphia, PA 19104.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Kritchevsky
mesh_terms: D001647:Bile Acids and Salts / Q000378:metabolism; D004032:Diet / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004043:Dietary Fiber / Q000378:metabolism*; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology* / Q000378:metabolism / Q000517:prevention & control
chemical_list: D001647:Bile Acids and Salts; D004043:Dietary Fiber