Researchers at the University
of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA, are comparing the
effect of a Mediterranean diet – high
in olive oil, nuts and fish – with standard
healthy eating on colon cancer, reports the
news agency United Press International.
Zora Djuric and researchers at the University
of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center are
looking at adults aged 21 or older who have
had colon polyps, colon cancer or a family history
of colon cancer.
Participants will be randomly assigned to
follow either the Mediterranean diet or the
Healthy People 2010 diet, promoted by the US
Department of Health and Human Services, for
six months.
A dietitian will work closely with each participant
by telephone. Participants can choose foods
they prefer from recommended food group lists.
The Mediterranean diet focuses on vegetables,
whole grains, fruits, fish and olive oil, and
limits high-fat meats and processed foods. The
Healthy People 2010 diet involves eating plenty
of fruits and vegetables, whole grains and a
moderate fat intake with limits on saturated
fat.
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