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Diet and Disease


•	Definition
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•	1. Calcium and osteoporosis
•	2. Fiber and cancer
•	3. Fruits, vegetables, and cancer
•	4. Fiber and coronary heart disease
•	5. Fat and cancer
•	6. Saturated fat, cholesterol, and coronary heart disease
•	7. Sodium and hypertension
•	8. Alcohol
•	9. Nitrates and cancer
•	Resources
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Definition

This article provides descriptions of nutritional and dietary elements that have proven relationships to certain diseases or conditions. For additional information on FDA-approved health claims, refer to nutrition labeling.

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This article addresses the following:

Calcium and osteoporosis.
Fiber and cancer.
Fruits, vegetables, and cancer.
Fiber and coronary heart disease.
Fat and cancer.
Saturated fat, cholesterol, and coronary heart disease.
Sodium and hypertension.
Alcohol.
Nitrates and cancer.

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• Definition
• Description
• 1. Calcium and osteoporosis
• 2. Fiber and cancer
• 3. Fruits, vegetables, and cancer
• 4. Fiber and coronary heart disease
• 5. Fat and cancer
• 6. Saturated fat, cholesterol, and coronary heart disease
• 7. Sodium and hypertension
• 8. Alcohol
• 9. Nitrates and cancer
• Resources
• Pictures & Images

Review Date : 10/17/2003
Reviewed By : David Webner, M.D., Sports Medicine Fellow, Crozer-Keystone Family Practice Program, Springfield, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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