Nutrition and Health
National Cancer Institute cites link between diet and disease in black men
Published in Medical Letter on the CDC and FDA, September 8th, 2002
The summary discusses the health disparities between black men and other racial/ethnic groups, the impact of eating habits, and how eating 5-9 servings of fruits and vegetables a day as part of a healthy diet can reduce the risk of many diseases that disproportionately affect black men.
NCI sponsored a scientific panel titled "How Diet Affects Black Men's Health" at the National Association of Black Journalists Convention in Milwaukee. "We want to let black men know that eating 5-9 servings...
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