ABSTRACT
Colorectal cancer is increasingly recognized as a condition that may impact longevity. It is a topic commonly discussed between patients and their primary care physician. Patients are increasingly knowledgeable of their health risks and the options available to them, such as various modalities for colorectal cancer screening. Less well known is the association between colorectal cancer risk and diet. Primary care physicians are positioned to counsel patients on diet changes and nutritional interventions that have been shown to affect both colon cancer occurrence and recurrence. This chapter will review what is known about diet and colorectal cancer (CRC) and will attempt to provide the primary care provider with up-to-date knowledge and insights into the role of diet and CRC.
