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Obesity - # 1 public-health enemyObesity - # 1 public-health enemy

From the presentation of American From the presentation of American Institute for Cancer Research Institute for Cancer Research

Annual Research Conference in Annual Research Conference in Washington,Washington,

it became clear that obesity has it became clear that obesity has become our No. 1 public-health become our No. 1 public-health

enemy.enemy.

Obesity - # 1 public-health enemyObesity - # 1 public-health enemy

Maintaining a healthy weight Maintaining a healthy weight

is key to preventing Type 2 is key to preventing Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, diabetes, high blood pressure,

heart disease and – according to heart disease and – according to a growing body of evidence – a growing body of evidence –

cancercancer. .

Packing on the poundsPacking on the pounds

The quality of your diet is an important predictor of The quality of your diet is an important predictor of your health.your health.

Excess sodium, refined sugar, trans fats andExcess sodium, refined sugar, trans fats and diet lacking fruits, vegetables, whole grains diet lacking fruits, vegetables, whole grains

and legumes increase one's risk for certain diseases.and legumes increase one's risk for certain diseases.

But a steady surplus of calories can also But a steady surplus of calories can also dramatically increase the risk of many types dramatically increase the risk of many types

of cancer by packing onof cancer by packing on the pounds. the pounds.

9 out of 10 kids risk growing up to have 9 out of 10 kids risk growing up to have unhealthy amounts of fat in their bodies.unhealthy amounts of fat in their bodies.

Role of obesity in cancer riskRole of obesity in cancer risk

Carrying excess body fat is strongly linked Carrying excess body fat is strongly linked to cancers of the breast, endometrium to cancers of the breast, endometrium

(lining of the uterus), kidney, colon, (lining of the uterus), kidney, colon, pancreas and gallbladder.pancreas and gallbladder.

The list of cancers affected by obesity is The list of cancers affected by obesity is expected to increase as research continues. expected to increase as research continues. Some studies have also linked liver cancer, Some studies have also linked liver cancer, multiple myeloma and certain leukemias to multiple myeloma and certain leukemias to

obesity. obesity.


If your body mass index (BMI) is If your body mass index (BMI) is 30 or greater, you're considered 30 or greater, you're considered

obese. obese. BMI is calculated as your weight BMI is calculated as your weight

in kilograms divided by the in kilograms divided by the square of your height in meters. square of your height in meters. For most people, having a BMI of For most people, having a BMI of 30 means being about 30 pounds 30 means being about 30 pounds

overweight. overweight.


Obesity is thought to boost Obesity is thought to boost cancer risk in a number of ways:cancer risk in a number of ways:

Excess body fat increases levels of Excess body fat increases levels of the female hormone estrogen, which the female hormone estrogen, which can increase the risk of breast and can increase the risk of breast and

endometrial cancers after endometrial cancers after menopause.menopause.


Obesity also leads to gastrointestinal Obesity also leads to gastrointestinal

reflux, which is linked with a higher reflux, which is linked with a higher

risk of esophageal cancer. risk of esophageal cancer.

Being overweight also causes Being overweight also causes increases in insulin andincreases in insulin and

other proteins that stimulate the other proteins that stimulate the growth of cancer cells. growth of cancer cells.


The message is straightforward The message is straightforward

and powerful:and powerful:

To lower your risk for cancer you To lower your risk for cancer you need to manage your weight, need to manage your weight,

exercise and eat healthy. exercise and eat healthy.

. .


The formula for losing excess weight – or The formula for losing excess weight – or preventing weight gain – preventing weight gain –

is pretty simple: is pretty simple:

Burn more calories than you consume.Burn more calories than you consume.

But based on the number of overweight and But based on the number of overweight and obese Canadians,obese Canadians,

it would appear that 51 % of us have it would appear that 51 % of us have trouble following this prescriptiontrouble following this prescription

Portion ControlPortion Control

Overeating is easy to do in a world where Overeating is easy to do in a world where large portions of high-calorie foods are large portions of high-calorie foods are widely available, low in cost and heavily widely available, low in cost and heavily promoted. promoted.

Coupled with an environment that Coupled with an environment that discourages physical activity – cars, discourages physical activity – cars, television, computers, remote controls – it's television, computers, remote controls – it's no surprise that our nation's waistline has no surprise that our nation's waistline has steadily expanded over the past three steadily expanded over the past three decades. decades.

Inactivity increases the risk of bowel and breast cancer

Statistics for Weight, Obesity Statistics for Weight, Obesity and Cancer Riskand Cancer Risk

The American Institute for Cancer The American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) has estimated that Research (AICR) has estimated that overweight and obesity could be the overweight and obesity could be the cause of nearly 100,000 cancers in cause of nearly 100,000 cancers in the USA each year, which accounts the USA each year, which accounts for 6% of all cancer cases diagnosed for 6% of all cancer cases diagnosed in America each year. in America each year.


The statistics for obesity and cancer risk with The statistics for obesity and cancer risk with respect to common cancers is even higher; respect to common cancers is even higher; according to the 2009 AICR Expert Report, according to the 2009 AICR Expert Report, the estimated proportions of cancers that the estimated proportions of cancers that

are caused by obesity are:are caused by obesity are:

49% of endometrial cancers49% of endometrial cancers 35% of esophageal cancers 35% of esophageal cancers 28% of pancreatic cancers28% of pancreatic cancers 24% of kidney cancers24% of kidney cancers 21% of gallbladder cancers21% of gallbladder cancers 17% of breast cancers 17% of breast cancers 9% of colorectal cancer 9% of colorectal cancer


The AICR estimates that around 20% of these seven common The AICR estimates that around 20% of these seven common cancers can be prevented by maintaining a healthy weight.cancers can be prevented by maintaining a healthy weight.

In addition, if a healthy diet and physical exercise is added, In addition, if a healthy diet and physical exercise is added, the link between obesity and cancer risk can be reduced by the link between obesity and cancer risk can be reduced by

additional 10%.additional 10%.

As such, some experts believe that in severalAs such, some experts believe that in several years, obesity will replace smoking as the years, obesity will replace smoking as the

number one preventable cause of many number one preventable cause of many common cancers.common cancers.

Does body shape matter?Does body shape matter?

There is increasing evidence thatwhere you store the fat on your

body also affects your health. Peoplewith an ‘apple’ shaped body, who

store fat around their waist, seem tobe more at risk of cancer, heart

disease and diabetes than peoplewho are ‘pear’ shaped.

Waist to Hip RatioWaist to Hip Ratio

Your Your Waist to Hip RatioWaist to Hip Ratio is an important is an important tool that helps you determine your overall health tool that helps you determine your overall health

risk.risk.

Use a measuring tape to check the waist Use a measuring tape to check the waist and hip measurements.and hip measurements.

1. Measure your hip circumference at it's 1. Measure your hip circumference at it's widest part.widest part.

2. Measure your waist circumference2. Measure your waist circumference at the belly button or just above it.at the belly button or just above it.

Waist to Hip Ratio ChartWaist to Hip Ratio Chart

Male Female Health Risk Based on Male Female Health Risk Based on WHRWHR

0.95 or less 0.80 or less Low Risk0.95 or less 0.80 or less Low Risk

0.96 to 1.0 0.81 to 0.85 Moderate Risk0.96 to 1.0 0.81 to 0.85 Moderate Risk

1.0+ 0.85+ High Risk1.0+ 0.85+ High Risk

Diets are not the Diets are not the solution!solution!

THEY DON’T INDUCE LIFESTYLE CHANGE

THEY ARE NOT MEANT FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME

PEOPLE GET BORED AND EAT MORE

DIETS DO NOT IMPROVE METABOLISM

MOST DIETS ARE CALORIE RESTRICTED AND REDUCE MOST DIETS ARE CALORIE RESTRICTED AND REDUCE MUSCLE RATHER THAN FATMUSCLE RATHER THAN FAT

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Body fat loss was statistically significantBody fat loss was statistically significant

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SUPER FOODS SUPER FOODS TO INCLUDE IN YOUR DIET TO INCLUDE IN YOUR DIET

CRUTIAL CRUCIFERSCRUTIAL CRUCIFERSBroccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, bok choyBroccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, bok choy

Over 20 years of research has found thatOver 20 years of research has found thatpeople who eat lots of broccoli havepeople who eat lots of broccoli have

significantly lower risk of colon, cervical,significantly lower risk of colon, cervical,lung and bladder cancers.lung and bladder cancers.

And study in Carcinogenesis in 2008 foundAnd study in Carcinogenesis in 2008 foundthat the sulforphane in broccoli kills andthat the sulforphane in broccoli kills andinhibits the proliferation of precancerousinhibits the proliferation of precancerous

breast cancer cells.breast cancer cells.

Best Health magazine October 2009Best Health magazine October 2009


ASPARAGUS FIGHTS CANCERASPARAGUS FIGHTS CANCER

"Asparagus is one of nature's most perfect foods. "Asparagus is one of nature's most perfect foods. Asparagus are poor in calories and loaded with vitamins Asparagus are poor in calories and loaded with vitamins

and minerals. Asparagus also contains the phyto-chemical and minerals. Asparagus also contains the phyto-chemical glutathione, which has antioxidant and anticarcinogenic glutathione, which has antioxidant and anticarcinogenic

properties. properties.

According to the National Cancer Institute, asparagus is According to the National Cancer Institute, asparagus is the highest tested food containing glutathione, one of the the highest tested food containing glutathione, one of the

body's most potent cancer fighters. body's most potent cancer fighters.

Glutathione is a small protein composed of three amino Glutathione is a small protein composed of three amino acids. Glutathione is involved in detoxification. It binds to acids. Glutathione is involved in detoxification. It binds to

fat-soluble toxins, such as heavy metals, solvents, and fat-soluble toxins, such as heavy metals, solvents, and pesticides, and transforms them into a water-soluble form pesticides, and transforms them into a water-soluble form

that can be excreted in urine." that can be excreted in urine."


Many experts believe that people can best Many experts believe that people can best attain a balance of beneficial substances by attain a balance of beneficial substances by making sure that their diet includes foods making sure that their diet includes foods

from each of the following categories:from each of the following categories:

• • cruciferous vegetablescruciferous vegetables

• • citrus fruitscitrus fruits

• • dark green leafy vegetablesdark green leafy vegetables

• • dark yellow/orange/red vegetablesdark yellow/orange/red vegetables


A good rule of thumb is to eat at least threeA good rule of thumb is to eat at least three different colors of fruits and vegetables different colors of fruits and vegetables

every day.every day.

"We know, for example, that the red"We know, for example, that the red pigment in tomatoes has completely different pigment in tomatoes has completely different bioactive ingredients than the orange pigment in bioactive ingredients than the orange pigment in

carrots;carrots; the same is true for the bioactive ingredients in citrus the same is true for the bioactive ingredients in citrus

fruits versus those in the cruciferous vegetables," fruits versus those in the cruciferous vegetables," said Dr. Hasler.said Dr. Hasler.

And be sure to eat other plant foods as well.And be sure to eat other plant foods as well. Whole grains, nuts, seeds, and legumes also contain a Whole grains, nuts, seeds, and legumes also contain a

wide variety of bioactive compounds. wide variety of bioactive compounds.

The Miracle of Vitamin DThe Miracle of Vitamin D

Vitamin D is a membrane Vitamin D is a membrane antioxidant and it is affecting antioxidant and it is affecting

your:your: Heart health*Heart health* Cell formation and cell longevity* Cell formation and cell longevity* Skin health* Skin health* Pancreatic health* Pancreatic health* Aging process*Aging process* Sleep patterns* Sleep patterns* Hearing* Hearing* Reproductive health* Reproductive health* Athletic performance* Athletic performance*

The Miracle of Vitamin DThe Miracle of Vitamin D Eye health* Eye health* Vascular system health* Vascular system health* Respiratory health* Respiratory health* Immune health*... Most people feel in better health Immune health*... Most people feel in better health

during the summer sunshine months -- ever wonder during the summer sunshine months -- ever wonder why? why?

Healthy mood and feelings of well-being* Healthy mood and feelings of well-being* Weight management, including carbohydrate and fat Weight management, including carbohydrate and fat

metabolism* metabolism* Hair and hair follicles* Hair and hair follicles* Strong and healthy bones*Strong and healthy bones* Muscles* Muscles* Proper digestion and food absorptionProper digestion and food absorption Cancer preventionCancer prevention

Types of vitamin DTypes of vitamin D There are two primary types of vitamin D –There are two primary types of vitamin D – D2, ergocalciferol and D3, cholecalciferol. D2, ergocalciferol and D3, cholecalciferol.

Vitamin D2 is made by plants when they're exposed Vitamin D2 is made by plants when they're exposed to direct sunlight. to direct sunlight.

Vitamin D3 is found on the skin surface of humans, Vitamin D3 is found on the skin surface of humans, when exposed to sun. when exposed to sun.

It takes at least ten minutes of exposure to sunlight It takes at least ten minutes of exposure to sunlight several days per week to produce enough Vitamin D3 several days per week to produce enough Vitamin D3

to meet recommended requirements.to meet recommended requirements.

Although both types of vitamin D are present in the Although both types of vitamin D are present in the blood, studies suggest that the D3 is the more blood, studies suggest that the D3 is the more

beneficial form in terms of human health.beneficial form in terms of human health.

Possible 75% cancer mortality reduction Possible 75% cancer mortality reduction with Vitamin Dwith Vitamin D

In a new study, researchers at the Moores Cancer In a new study, researchers at the Moores Cancer Center used a complex computer prediction model to Center used a complex computer prediction model to

determine that intake of vitamin D and calcium determine that intake of vitamin D and calcium would prevent 58,000 new cases of breast cancer would prevent 58,000 new cases of breast cancer

and 49,000 new cases of colorectal cancerand 49,000 new cases of colorectal cancer annually in the US and Canada. annually in the US and Canada.

The researchers model also predicted that The researchers model also predicted that 75% of deaths from these cancers75% of deaths from these cancers

could be prevented with adequate intakecould be prevented with adequate intake of vitamin D and Calcium. of vitamin D and Calcium.

The recommended doseThe recommended dose

Canada and the US could cut their annualCanada and the US could cut their annual incidence of colon and breast cancer byincidence of colon and breast cancer by

about 25 %about 25 % if everyone took vitamin D supplements of if everyone took vitamin D supplements of 2,000 IU a day, according to a new study. 2,000 IU a day, according to a new study.

Increasing vitamin D intake is "a strong means of Increasing vitamin D intake is "a strong means of prevention," said Cedric Garland, a professor of prevention," said Cedric Garland, a professor of

family and preventive medicine and lead author of family and preventive medicine and lead author of the study (Annals of Epidemiology). the study (Annals of Epidemiology).

He also said that those who already have the cancers He also said that those who already have the cancers could improve their odds of beating the diseases by could improve their odds of beating the diseases by taking vitamin D as they undergo chemotherapy and taking vitamin D as they undergo chemotherapy and

radiation treatments, or while dealing with radiation treatments, or while dealing with metastases.metastases.

Low Levels of Vitamin DLow Levels of Vitamin D Spell Trouble for Spell Trouble for

Breast Cancer Patients Breast Cancer Patients

The new study found that vitamin D deficiency is The new study found that vitamin D deficiency is very common among women with breast cancer, and very common among women with breast cancer, and

it suggests that vitamin D deficiency is linked to it suggests that vitamin D deficiency is linked to poorer outcomes in these women. poorer outcomes in these women.

"It's premature to tell all women diagnosed with "It's premature to tell all women diagnosed with breast cancer that they should take vitamin D breast cancer that they should take vitamin D

supplements over and above what's recommended supplements over and above what's recommended for bone health," for bone health,"

said study author Dr. Pamela Goodwin, a medical oncologist with said study author Dr. Pamela Goodwin, a medical oncologist with Mount Sinai Hospital and a professor of medicine at the Mount Sinai Hospital and a professor of medicine at the

University of Toronto. University of Toronto.



““But if you're a woman with breast But if you're a woman with breast cancer, it's probably worthwhile cancer, it's probably worthwhile having vitamin D levels checked.having vitamin D levels checked.

If they're deficient, they should take If they're deficient, they should take more to get it in the range that we more to get it in the range that we

think is beneficial.“think is beneficial.“

according to Dr. Pamela Goodwin,according to Dr. Pamela Goodwin,

a medical oncologist with Mount Sinai Hospital anda medical oncologist with Mount Sinai Hospital and

a professor of medicine at the University of Toronto.a professor of medicine at the University of Toronto.



The optimal levels of vitamin D associated The optimal levels of vitamin D associated with breast cancer risk in this study do with breast cancer risk in this study do

overlap with optimal levels for bone health, overlap with optimal levels for bone health, Goodwin added.Goodwin added.

Women who were premenopausal, weighed Women who were premenopausal, weighed more, had high insulin levels and had more more, had high insulin levels and had more aggressive tumors were all more likely to aggressive tumors were all more likely to

have low vitamin D levels. have low vitamin D levels. "Fat tissue acts as a trap for vitamin D," "Fat tissue acts as a trap for vitamin D,"

Dr. Goodwin explained. Dr. Goodwin explained.

Vitamin K2: The Missing NutrientVitamin K2: The Missing Nutrient

K2— a revolutionary natural treatment forK2— a revolutionary natural treatment for Heart Disease and Bone Loss andHeart Disease and Bone Loss and

recently for Cancer Preventionrecently for Cancer Prevention

Vitamin K2 provides major protection from Vitamin K2 provides major protection from osteoporosis, cardiovascular blockages and osteoporosis, cardiovascular blockages and

pathological calcification. pathological calcification.

Vitamin K2 job is to put calcium in the right places Vitamin K2 job is to put calcium in the right places and keep it from being deposited in the wrong places. and keep it from being deposited in the wrong places.

The right places are bones and blood, and the wrong The right places are bones and blood, and the wrong places include calcification of the vessels, bone spurs places include calcification of the vessels, bone spurs

and calcification of soft tissues. and calcification of soft tissues.

Vitamin K2: The Missing NutrientVitamin K2: The Missing Nutrient

An increased intake of vitamin K2 may reduce the risk An increased intake of vitamin K2 may reduce the risk of prostate cancer by 35%of prostate cancer by 35%

suggest results from the European Prospective suggest results from the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and NutritionInvestigation into Cancer and Nutrition

Japanese researchers have recently discovered that Japanese researchers have recently discovered that vitamin K2 may play a significant role in prevention vitamin K2 may play a significant role in prevention

of liver cancer caused by viral cirrhosisof liver cancer caused by viral cirrhosis..

Apoptosis induction of vitamin K2 in lung carcinoma Apoptosis induction of vitamin K2 in lung carcinoma cell lines: the possibility of vitamin K2 therapy for cell lines: the possibility of vitamin K2 therapy for

lung cancer.lung cancer.First Department of Internal Medicine, Tokyo Medical UniversityFirst Department of Internal Medicine, Tokyo Medical University

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