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Fact Sheets: Diet and Nutrition

Artificial Sweeteners and Cancer
(Reviewed: 08/05/2009) - A fact sheet that reviews research studies on the possible connection between artificial sweeteners and cancer.

Calcium and Cancer Prevention: Strengths and Limits of the Evidence
(Reviewed: 05/04/2009) - A fact sheet that summarizes the results of studies on calcium and cancer prevention. It includes information about dietary recommendations for calcium, and the amount of calcium in foods and supplements.

Chemicals in Meat Cooked at High Temperatures and Cancer Risk
(Reviewed: 10/15/2010) - A fact sheet that explains how certain chemicals are formed in meat that is cooked using high-temperature methods, such as pan frying or grilling, and describes the results of research on the relationship between consumption of these chemicals and cancer risk.

Cruciferous Vegetables and Cancer Prevention
(Reviewed: 06/07/2012) - A fact sheet that summarizes the results of studies about cruciferous vegetables and cancer. It includes a list of cruciferous vegetables and outlines dietary recommendations for vegetables.

Fluoridated Water
(Reviewed: 02/21/2012) - A fact sheet that reviews research about the possibility of a connection between fluoridated water and cancer.

Garlic and Cancer Prevention
(Reviewed: 01/22/2008) - A fact sheet that summarizes the results of studies on the consumption of garlic for cancer prevention.

Obesity and Cancer Risk
(Reviewed: 01/03/2012) - A fact sheet that summarizes research on the potential link between obesity and cancer risk.

Red Wine and Cancer Prevention: Fact Sheet
(Posted: 11/27/2002) - A fact sheet about the biologically active phytochemicals, or plant chemicals, found in red wine and their possible cancer-protective effects.

Tea and Cancer Prevention: Strengths and Limits of the Evidence
(Reviewed: 11/17/2010) - A fact sheet that summarizes the results of studies about tea and cancer prevention. It includes information about the ingredients of tea and safety considerations regarding tea consumption.

Vitamin D and Cancer Prevention: Strengths and Limits of the Evidence
(Reviewed: 06/16/2010) - A fact sheet that summarizes the results of studies on vitamin D and cancer prevention. It includes information about dietary recommendations for vitamin D and the amount of vitamin D in food and vitamin D supplements.