Mediterranean Diet and Breast Cancer

Cynthia A. Thomson, Nicole R. Stendell-Hollis

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapter

Abstract

Breast cancer remains the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women. Whereas some epidemiological studies generally support the role of diet in breast cancer prevention, conflicting evidence exists, making it challenging to provide a definitive answer on these risks that can be effectively translated to clinical practice and public health recommendations.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationNutrition and Health (United Kingdom)
PublisherPalgrave Macmillan
Pages165-179
Number of pages15
DOIs
StatePublished - 2016

Publication series

NameNutrition and Health (United Kingdom)
VolumePart F3924
ISSN (Print)2628-197X
ISSN (Electronic)2628-1961

Keywords

  • Breast cancer
  • Breast density
  • Estrogen
  • Fruits and vegetables
  • Her2-neu
  • Inflammation
  • Mediterranean diet
  • Monounsaturated
  • Olive oil
  • Oxidative stress
  • Prevention

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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