Short Case-Study Questions
Sixty-four-year-old Jeffery Thomson has been diagnosed with esophageal cancer. He has experienced a 20-lb weight loss in the past 2 months due to decreased appetite and difficulty eating. He will begin cancer treatment in a week and is visiting with the registered dietitian for nutrition counseling.
-Factors than can decrease the risk of esophageal cancer include intake of ____.

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Short Case-Study Questions  
Sixty-four-year-old Jeffery Thomson has been diagnosed with esophageal cancer. He has experienced a 20-lb weight loss in the past 2 months due to decreased appetite and difficulty eating. He will begin cancer treatment in a week and is visiting with the registered dietitian for nutrition counseling.
-Factors than can decrease the risk of esophageal cancer include intake of ____.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Vitamin C-containing foods have been shown to decrease the risk of esophageal cancer. Alcohol consumption and high-sugar foods have been associated with an increased risk of esophageal cancer. The relationship between high-calcium foods and the risk of esophageal cancer is unclear.