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Article: New Research Shows Dairy Foods May Help Reduce Colon Cancer Risk; Lowfat Milk, Cheese, and Yogurt May Be Powerful Tools in Battling Deadly Disease.
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- June 25, 2002
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ROSEMONT, Ill. -- New research shows people at risk for colon cancer may have another reason to consume at least three servings of dairy products per day. A study published in Nutrition and Cancer indicates that lowfat dairy foods, such as milk, cheese and yogurt, may be powerful tools in reducing the risk of colon cancer, the third leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States(1).
In the clinical trial, 40 adults with a history of colorectal polyps -- a risk factor for colon cancer -- were assigned to either a calcium supplement group or a lowfat dairy group. Participants in the calcium supplement group were given a supplement of 900 mg of calcium daily, ...