Author/Editor		Hlastan-Ribič, Cirila; Pokorn, Dražigost
Title		Prehrana in rak
Translated title		Nutrition and cancer
Type		članek
Source		In: Gašperlin L, Žlender B, editors. Karcinogene in antikarcinogene komponente v živilih. 24. Bitenčevi živilski dnevi; 2006 nov 9-10; Ljubljana. Ljubljana: Biotehniška fakulteta, Oddelek za živilstvo,
Publication year		2006
Volume		str. 43-51
Language		slo
Abstract		The development of cancer is due to the presence of carcinogenic substances and the lack of protective substances. Although nutrition is directly and indirectly linked to the development by numerous cancerous diseases, it is commonly considered in cancer of digestive system (oesophagus, stomach, especially colon/rectum); upper respiratory tract (mouth, throat), is related to over consumprion of alcohol; and some hormone related cancer (breast, prostate, pancreas). The type of nutrients, quantity and frequency of intake are important determinants of cancer initiation, and promotion. Besides nutrients and energy density, important risk factors for cancer are also food additives and contaminants. Some results of epidemiological and animal studies about the role of nutritional factors in the prevention and/or promoting effects on related cancers are presented.
Descriptors		NEOPLASMS NUTRITION FLAVONES FOOD ADDITIVES FRUIT VEGETABLES