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The document discusses two studies that provide contradictory information about the relationship between fruit and vegetable consumption and cancer risk. Researcher A's study found that vegetable consumption lowers the risk of endometrial cancer, while Researcher B's study found a negative correlation between vegetable consumption and prostate cancer risk. However, most evidence suggests that eating fruits and vegetables promotes overall health and may help prevent some cancers by maintaining hormonal balance and avoiding obesity. Maintaining a healthy diet and regular cancer screenings are recommended for prevention.

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The document discusses two studies that provide contradictory information about the relationship between fruit and vegetable consumption and cancer risk. Researcher A's study found that vegetable consumption lowers the risk of endometrial cancer, while Researcher B's study found a negative correlation between vegetable consumption and prostate cancer risk. However, most evidence suggests that eating fruits and vegetables promotes overall health and may help prevent some cancers by maintaining hormonal balance and avoiding obesity. Maintaining a healthy diet and regular cancer screenings are recommended for prevention.

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Running head: DISCUSSION QUESTION 1

Discussion Question

Author’s Name

Institutional Affiliation
DISCUSSION QUESTION 2

Discussion Question

Endometrial and prostate cancers are two different types of cancers affecting a different

portion of the populace. First, endometrial cancer is also referred to as uterine cancer and affects

women (Norat, Aune, Chan, & Romaguera, 2014). On the other hand, prostate cancer affects

men and usually manifests itself in the prostate, which is a small walnut-shaped gland that is

responsible for the production of seminal fluids. From the two researchers, the study results

showed different outcomes on the consumption of vegetables. It is vital to understand that people

are advised to take healthy foods to prevent the development of cancer (Aschengrau & Seage,

2013). However, the cross-sectional research by researcher B tends to contradict this conclusion.

There is a rich literature indicating that taking a healthy diet full of fruits and vegetables, while

avoiding high fat-foods helps reduce the chances of developing cancer. Nonetheless, Askari,

Parizi, Jessri, and Rashidkhani (2014) mention that there have been inconclusive investigations

to support that eating fruits and vegetables can prevent prostate cancer. The two research studies

provide contradicting information regarding the connection between fruits and vegetables and

cancer.

Researcher A

Researcher A provides that the consumption of vegetables is good for improving an

individual’s health and lowering the risk of developing endometrial cancer. In this case, I tend to

believe that the researcher is correct about the stud results. It is vital to understand the underlying

causes of endometrial cancer. One of the primary causes is the levels of estrogen and

progesterone (Turati et al., 2015). The presence of estrogen without sufficient progesterone often

results in thickening of the endometrium, a condition common among women with uneven

menstrual periods. In addition, being overweight or obese can increase the risk of developing
DISCUSSION QUESTION 3

endometrial cancer due to excess fat that alters hormonal balance (Adams et al., 2014). As a

result, taking a healthy diet such as fruits and vegetables can significantly help prevent the

occurrence of endometrial cancer.

Researcher B

On the hand, the research study by researcher B shows that there is a negative correlation

between the consumption of vegetables and the development of prostate cancer. However, I do

not find this inference true since it defies most of the evidence provided in different studies. For

instance, Askari et al. (2014) mention that men can prevent prostate cancer by taking healthy

diets such as fruits and vegetables. Therefore, the study does not provide a true reflection of what

most evidence-based projects conclude. Furthermore, Ruiz and Hernández (2014) claim that it is

essential to choose healthy diets rather than supplements since they are rich in minerals and

nutrients. It is also noteworthy to highlight the fact that there has been inconclusive proof of

whether or not diet can prevent prostate cancer, though it is clear that eating fruits and vegetable

food helps the overall health. Like endometrial cancer, one of the primary causes of prostate

cancer is overweight and obesity (Turati et al., 2015). As a result, it is axiomatic that people

should observe their diet by ensuring that they eat healthy foods.

Conclusion

In summary, there are numerous causes of cancer that vary from type to other

physiological factors. In this case, endometrial cancer affects only women while prostate cancer

affects men. Nevertheless, there are similar risks factors that people ought to look after in order

to prevent further development. It is advisable to get regular screening for cancer to ensure early

detection, thus early treatment of the same. To this end, people should understand different

aspects of various cancers to ensure that they take necessary prevention measures.
DISCUSSION QUESTION 4

References

Adams, S. V., Quraishi, S. M., Shafer, M. M., Passarelli, M. N., Freney, E. P., Chlebowski, R.

T., & Newcomb, P. A. (2014). Dietary cadmium exposure and risk of breast, endometrial,

and ovarian cancer in the Women’s Health Initiative. Environmental health

perspectives, 122(6), 594-600.

Aschengrau, A., & Seage, G. R. (2013). Essentials of epidemiology in public health. Jones &

Bartlett Publishers.

Askari, F., Parizi, M. K., Jessri, M., & Rashidkhani, B. (2014). Fruit and vegetable intake in

relation to prostate cancer in Iranian men: a case-control study. Asian Pacific Journal of

Cancer Prevention, 15(13), 5223-5227.

Norat, T., Aune, D., Chan, D., & Romaguera, D. (2014). Fruits and vegetables: updating the

epidemiologic evidence for the WCRF/AICR lifestyle recommendations for cancer

prevention. In Advances in Nutrition and Cancer (pp. 35-50). Springer, Berlin,

Heidelberg.

Ruiz, R. B., & Hernández, P. S. (2014). Diet and cancer: risk factors and epidemiological

evidence. Maturitas, 77(3), 202-208.

Turati, F., Rossi, M., Pelucchi, C., Levi, F., & La Vecchia, C. (2015). Fruit and vegetables and

cancer risk: a review of southern European studies. British Journal of Nutrition, 113(S2),

S102-S110.

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