Dietary fiber showed no preventive effect against colon and rectal cancers in Japanese with low fat intake: an analysis from the results of nutrition surveys from 23 Japanese prefectures

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Since Fuchs' report in 1999, the reported protective effect of dietary fiber from colorectal carcinogenesis has led many researchers to question its real benefit. The aim of this study is to evaluate the association between diet...

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Main Authors: Sugawara Kazuo, Katsura Shuji, Sakamoto Juichi, Umeda Takashi, Shimoyama Tadashi, Nakaji Shigeyuki, Baxter David
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2001-10-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2407/1/14