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Is There a Need to Change the American Diet?

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Dietary Phytochemicals in Cancer Prevention and Treatment

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Phytochemicals are substances found in edible fruits and vegetables, and other foods such as grains and legumes. They have the potential for decreasing chronic degenerative disease risks and thus are of interest. The other parts of this symposium have reviewed the fundamental science, mechanisms of action and effects of dietary fiber, the isothiocyanates, polyphenols, flavonoids, monoterpenes, and organosulfides. Now we turn to more practical questions about phytochemicals in the American diet. First, what should the scientific base be for evaluating the evidence? Second, what are the recommendations of expert groups today on these various phytochemicals? Third, are these recommendations being met? Fourth, is it time for Americans to consider changes in the amount or types of phytochemicals they eat to reduce risks for cancer or other chronic degenerative diseases? Finally, if it is time to implement such changes, how should this be done?

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    Dwyer, J. (1996). Is There a Need to Change the American Diet?. In: Dietary Phytochemicals in Cancer Prevention and Treatment. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, vol 401. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-0399-2_16

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