Diet and the prevention of colorectal cancer

Abstract

It is important for those working in the area of health-promotion that consensus be reached on the role of diet in colorectal cancer and its etiology. In developing health-promotion strategies, further research is needed into the beliefs, attitudes and behaviour of different groups. More qualitative data on the diet of different groups in the community is also needed. Further basic research on the role of diet in this cancer requires that biomarkers be related to human or animal dietary exposures. The development of new animal and human models may be appropriate.