Guidelines Dietary - Eat For Health

Evidence statementGradeFruitThe effect of fruit consumption on the risk of oesophageal cancer is inconclusive (Evidence Report, Section 1.9).The effect of fruit consumption on the risk of gastric cancer is inconclusive (Evidence Report, Section 1.5).There is limited evidence that fruit consumption reduces the risk of lung cancer (Evidence Report, Section 1.7).The effect of citrus fruit consumption on the risk of pancreatic cancer is inconclusive (Evidence Report, Section 1.13).DDDDGrain (cereal) foodsThe effect of grain (cereal) consumption on the risk of cancer is inconclusive (Evidence Report, Section 6.1).DLean meats and poultry, fish, eggs, tofu, nuts and seeds and legumes/beansThe consumption of unprocessed red meat is associated with an increased risk of lung cancer (Evidence Report,Section 4.5).There is limited evidence showing no association between the consumption of red meat and the risk of breast cancer(Evidence Report, Section 4.4).The effect of consuming poultry at least once a week on the risk of breast cancer is inconclusive (Evidence Report,Section 10.1).The effect of consuming poultry at least once a week on the risk of colorectal cancer is inconclusive (EvidenceReport, Section 10.2).The effect of fish consumption on the risk of breast cancer is inconclusive (Evidence Report, Section 9.6).The effect of fish consumption on the risk of colorectal cancer is inconclusive (Evidence Report, Section 9.7).The effect of fish consumption on the risk of prostate cancer is inconclusive (Evidence Report, Section 9.8).The effect of fish consumption on the risk of renal cell cancer is inconclusive (Evidence Report, Section 9.9).The effect of egg consumption on the risk of cancer is inconclusive (Evidence Report, Section 11.2).Consumption of legumes (especially soy foods) is associated with a reduced risk of breast cancer (Evidence Report,Section 7.1).There is unlikely to be a significant protective effect against prostate cancer from consuming soy foods (EvidenceReport, Section 7.2).DDDDDDDDDDDMilk, yoghurt, cheese and/or alternativesThe effect of milk consumption on the risk of prostate cancer is inconclusive (Evidence Report, Section 5.14).DWaterThe effect of coffee consumption on the risk of increased systolic blood pressure is inconclusive (Evidence Report,Section 15.14).The effect of consuming four cups of coffee a day on the risk of gastric cancer is inconclusive (Evidence Report,Section 15.5).Green and black tea consumption is not associated with an increased risk of breast cancer (Evidence Report, Sections15.16, 15.17 and 15.22).Consumption of coffee is associated with increased risk of bladder cancer (Evidence Report, Section 15.10).Consumption of coffee is associated with increased risk of lung cancer (Evidence Report, Section 15.12).DDDDD126EAT FOR HEALTH – australian dietary guidelinesNational Health and Medical Research Council