ABSTRACT
Cancer risk is due to a combination of both modifiable and nonmodifiable risk factors. Nonmodifiable risk factors include age, race, genetics, and family history, whereas modifiable risk factors include environmental and lifestyle factors such as diet, tobacco use, physical activity, alcohol use, and exposure to carcinogens. Nutrition and diet play an essential role in management of individuals with a diagnosis of cancer. The health benefits of a diet containing adequate amounts of fiber are numerous. Adequate fiber intake can help lower the risk of obesity and diabetes by increasing early satiety and preventing spikes in blood sugar. Artificial sweeteners are preferred by some because of their minimal impact on blood sugar in relation to the fact that their sweetness is much greater than compared to regular table sugar. Overall, dietary habits are known to have an important role in the susceptibility of various cancers.
