ABSTRACT

Patients .............................................................................................150 7.6 Caloric-Restricted Diet and Oxidative DNA Damage ................................151 7.7 Reactive Nitrogen Species and DNA Damage............................................151 7.8 Conclusions ..................................................................................................152 References..............................................................................................................153

It is widely believed that a link exists between diet and cancer incidence. Although a plethora of epidemiological studies have focused upon a possible protective effect of diet rich in fruits and vegetables, data also exist pointing to a diet rich in fat derived from animal products appearing to promote the development of certain