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Journal of the American College of Nutrition, Vol. 21, No. 2, 79-83 (2002)
Published by the American College of Nutrition

Commentary

Nutrition in Cancer Prevention: An Integrated Approach

Norman J. Temple, PhD and Audrey L. Balay-Karperien, BS

Centre for Science
Athabasca University
Athabasca, CANADA
E-mail: normant{at}athabascau.ca

Address correspondence to: Dr. Norman Temple, Centre for Science, Athabasca University, Athabasca AB T9S 3A3 CANADA. E-mail: normant{at}athabascau.ca

ABSTRACT

There is considerable evidence that the war on cancer is not being won. There is, however, strong evidence that a substantial fraction of cancer can be prevented by using existing nutritional knowledge. In this paper we discuss strategies for reducing cancer incidence by implementing this knowledge. The most obvious route for persuading large numbers to change their diets is by individual counseling in a health-care setting, public education campaigns and interventions at the worksite. However, such health promotion actions have met with only limited success. For efforts to change population diets to be successful, a vital component must include changes in government policies. Examples of the tools that need to be employed are restrictions on advertising and marketing. Effective action will likely require an economic dimension, namely the employment of taxation and subsidies, for instance, by taxing unhealthy food choices and by subsidizing fruit and vegetables.

Key words: diet, health policy, health promotion, prevention and control of neoplasms, nutrition policy




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