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The Impact Of Dietary Fiber On Breast Cancer Incidence, Peyton North
The Impact Of Dietary Fiber On Breast Cancer Incidence, Peyton North
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Abstract
Introduction & Background
The role of dietary fiber in breast cancer etiology remains unclear. A negative correlation may be due to fiber’s ability to stave off obesity and aid in the extraction of serum estrogen, two known risk factors for the disease. Effects may differ by source, and type, of fiber. Most of the data available is from research with non-Hispanic white women. However, fiber intake may vary significantly across cultures.
Purpose Statement & Question
The research sought to investigate whether an increased intake of dietary fiber was associated with a corresponding decrease in the incidence of breast cancer. …