CSO Ch 8: Diets, Functional Foods, and Dietary
Supplements for Cancer Prevention and Survival ||
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS; 100% CORRECT!!
functional foods correct answers conventional foods that have been enhanced to benefit
health beyond the effects of basic nutrition
3/4 of cancer Dx are of what age correct answers 55 years and older
Alkaline diet correct answers claims acidic environment is toxic and increases cancer risk.
Diet intends to balance pH by consuming 80% alkaline foods (fruits, vegetables, legumes)
and 20% acid forming foods (beef, poultry, dairy,eggs, coffee,sugar, alcohol). Acid alkaline
association (AAA). 10 levels, with level 10 being a 100% raw food vegan diet.
avoids some food combos (bananas & oranges),eating at specific times, drinking 2+ quarts of
water daily
major food groups avoided in the alkaline diet correct answers red meat, sugar, white rice,
refined flouts, coffee, alcohol,w/ some versions omitting dairy
nutrients of concern in alkaline diet correct answers protein, calcium, vitamin D, kcal. Ca,
vitamin D, and MVI likely needed
supplements recommended in alkaline diet correct answers none
clinical trials and alkaline diet correct answers no scientific evidence that supports
effectiveness or safety of this diet in humans
alkaline diet and kidney function correct answers when kidney function is normal the body
will maintain pH regardless of diet. pH of urine (used to assess diets efficacy) changes as the
body regulates pH
Budwig diet correct answers emphasizes natural, unrefined foods. Avoids refined foods,
hydrogenated oils, trans fats, animal fats, pork (some reports say all meat), seafood, dairy
(other than cottage cheese/FOCC), soy, and corn. Natural sweeteners. Whole grains are
allowed. Flaxseed and cottage cheese (FOCC) or quark recipe is consumed BID;blends
flaxseed oil, low fat quark/cottage cheese, whole flax seeds, and honey. Advocates asked to
eat papaya after FOCC d/t nausea
encourages essiac tea. Allows one glass of red wine and some champagne
sweeteners allowed in Budwig diet correct answers pasteurized honey, dates, figs, berry, fruit
juices, stevia
budwig diet combines what for cancer treatment correct answers diet + breathing exercises
and enemas if tolerated
major food groups avoided in Budwig diet correct answers dairy (except cottage cheese),
complete protein sources
, nutrients of concern for budwig diet correct answers protein, calcium, kcal
supplements recommended for budwig diet correct answers none
clinical trials for budwig diet correct answers none
Essiac and Flor-Essence claims correct answers strengthens immune system, improves QOL,
shrinks tumors, lengthens life
what is essiac correct answers herbal mix developed in the 1920s in canada. Herbs are
brewed into a tea (burdock root, inner bark of slippery elm, sheep sorrell)
Flor essence correct answers includes Indian rhubarb toor, watercress, blessed thistle, red
clover, kelp
essiac and flor essence tea diet correct answers prepared with spring or non-fluoridated water,
kept refrigerated and consumed one oz 1-3x/day on an empty stomach 2 hrs before or after
meals for 1-2 yrs. Up to 12oz/day may be recommended
clinical trials and essiac and flor-essence correct answers none. Investigation by the cancer
commission found there was limited evidence product is effective
concerns for Essiac and Flor Essence correct answers essiac has a laxative effect and may
cause N/V/D, constipation or headaches.
claims for fasting correct answers allows the body to focus energy on cleansing and healing
itself, starves tumors, stimulates cellular repair
premise of fasting correct answers avoid all food and drink (only water) for several days at a
time.Dry fasts avoids all liquid, juice fast may allow water and juice for several days,
broth/tea
nutrients of concern for fasting correct answers all
clinical trials and fasting correct answers animal studies suggest fasting may make cancer
cells more susceptible to treatment while protecting non-cancerous cels. Fewer Tx related
side effects in study of 10 elderly pts
nutrient concerns for fasting correct answers limits all nutrient intake and results in
malnutrition if used for extensive time
dry fasting can lead to dehydration and death if continued for long periods
headaches low BP, dizziness, fatigue
food may improve bioavailability of certain cancer drugs raising question about effective
dosage if fasting
Supplements for Cancer Prevention and Survival ||
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS; 100% CORRECT!!
functional foods correct answers conventional foods that have been enhanced to benefit
health beyond the effects of basic nutrition
3/4 of cancer Dx are of what age correct answers 55 years and older
Alkaline diet correct answers claims acidic environment is toxic and increases cancer risk.
Diet intends to balance pH by consuming 80% alkaline foods (fruits, vegetables, legumes)
and 20% acid forming foods (beef, poultry, dairy,eggs, coffee,sugar, alcohol). Acid alkaline
association (AAA). 10 levels, with level 10 being a 100% raw food vegan diet.
avoids some food combos (bananas & oranges),eating at specific times, drinking 2+ quarts of
water daily
major food groups avoided in the alkaline diet correct answers red meat, sugar, white rice,
refined flouts, coffee, alcohol,w/ some versions omitting dairy
nutrients of concern in alkaline diet correct answers protein, calcium, vitamin D, kcal. Ca,
vitamin D, and MVI likely needed
supplements recommended in alkaline diet correct answers none
clinical trials and alkaline diet correct answers no scientific evidence that supports
effectiveness or safety of this diet in humans
alkaline diet and kidney function correct answers when kidney function is normal the body
will maintain pH regardless of diet. pH of urine (used to assess diets efficacy) changes as the
body regulates pH
Budwig diet correct answers emphasizes natural, unrefined foods. Avoids refined foods,
hydrogenated oils, trans fats, animal fats, pork (some reports say all meat), seafood, dairy
(other than cottage cheese/FOCC), soy, and corn. Natural sweeteners. Whole grains are
allowed. Flaxseed and cottage cheese (FOCC) or quark recipe is consumed BID;blends
flaxseed oil, low fat quark/cottage cheese, whole flax seeds, and honey. Advocates asked to
eat papaya after FOCC d/t nausea
encourages essiac tea. Allows one glass of red wine and some champagne
sweeteners allowed in Budwig diet correct answers pasteurized honey, dates, figs, berry, fruit
juices, stevia
budwig diet combines what for cancer treatment correct answers diet + breathing exercises
and enemas if tolerated
major food groups avoided in Budwig diet correct answers dairy (except cottage cheese),
complete protein sources
, nutrients of concern for budwig diet correct answers protein, calcium, kcal
supplements recommended for budwig diet correct answers none
clinical trials for budwig diet correct answers none
Essiac and Flor-Essence claims correct answers strengthens immune system, improves QOL,
shrinks tumors, lengthens life
what is essiac correct answers herbal mix developed in the 1920s in canada. Herbs are
brewed into a tea (burdock root, inner bark of slippery elm, sheep sorrell)
Flor essence correct answers includes Indian rhubarb toor, watercress, blessed thistle, red
clover, kelp
essiac and flor essence tea diet correct answers prepared with spring or non-fluoridated water,
kept refrigerated and consumed one oz 1-3x/day on an empty stomach 2 hrs before or after
meals for 1-2 yrs. Up to 12oz/day may be recommended
clinical trials and essiac and flor-essence correct answers none. Investigation by the cancer
commission found there was limited evidence product is effective
concerns for Essiac and Flor Essence correct answers essiac has a laxative effect and may
cause N/V/D, constipation or headaches.
claims for fasting correct answers allows the body to focus energy on cleansing and healing
itself, starves tumors, stimulates cellular repair
premise of fasting correct answers avoid all food and drink (only water) for several days at a
time.Dry fasts avoids all liquid, juice fast may allow water and juice for several days,
broth/tea
nutrients of concern for fasting correct answers all
clinical trials and fasting correct answers animal studies suggest fasting may make cancer
cells more susceptible to treatment while protecting non-cancerous cels. Fewer Tx related
side effects in study of 10 elderly pts
nutrient concerns for fasting correct answers limits all nutrient intake and results in
malnutrition if used for extensive time
dry fasting can lead to dehydration and death if continued for long periods
headaches low BP, dizziness, fatigue
food may improve bioavailability of certain cancer drugs raising question about effective
dosage if fasting
