UpDate - Vol. 15, No. 8, Page 14
October 19, 1995
Nutrition and cancer prevention

     It is difficult to locate a UD employee who does not know someone
who has battled cancer, since the state of Delaware has one of the
highest cancer rates in the nation.
     Extensive research has led scientists to discover that many
factors can cause this dreaded disease. Interestingly enough, about
one-third of all cancer deaths may be related to what we eat.
     The typical American diet is high in fat, low in fiber and
lacking in fruits and vegetables. In addition, too many are
overweight. These are but a few of the factors that may increase the
risk of getting certain cancers.
     This does not mean an overhaul of eating habits. Selecting from a
broad variety of food-choosing more of some and less of others-is a
more realistic and sensible approach.
     To learn more about the link between eating habits and cancer
risk, attend the Employee Wellness lecture on "Nutrition and Cancer
Prevention," to be presented by Marianne Carter, registered dietitian,
from noon- 1 p.m., Friday, Oct. 27, in the Blue and Gold Room of the
Perkins Student Center.
     The cost is 10 Wellness Dollars. Registration is available at the
door, or by calling Pat Brinley at 831-8729.