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Breast Cancer
Fats and fatty acids are not associated with increased risk of breast cancer
December 1st, 2005
Fats and fatty acids are not associated with an increased risk of breast cancer, but some protective effects may exist with some fatty acids found in fish. According to investigators in Japan, "To examine the possible association of dietary fat and fatty acids with breast cancer risk in a population with a low total fat intake and a high consumption of fish, we analyzed data from the Japan Collaborative Cohort (JACC) Study." "From 1988 to 1990, 26,291 women aged 40-79 years completed a questionnaire on dietary and other factors," explained K. Wakai and colleagues. "Intakes of fat or fatty acids were estimated by using a food frequency questionnaire....
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-12-01)
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