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Fiber intake is associated with heart disease risk

A high intake of dietary fiber may decrease the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 1999-2000 was used to examine the association between dietary fiber intake and serum concentration of C-reactive protein (CRP) in 3,920 adults. An elevated level of this protein in the blood indicates inflammation and can be predictive of coronary artery disease and heart attack. The participants with the highest intakes of dietary fiber had the lowest levels of CRP in their blood, even after adjusting for age, gender, race, education, physical activity, BMI, and total fat and calorie intake. Excluding participants with cardiovascular conditions, diabetes, or cancer did not alter the results. Fiber intake is independently associated with serum CRP concentration, supporting the recommendation of a diet with a high fiber content.

Soy may reduce the risk of endometrial cancer

Regular consumption of soy foods may reduce a woman's risk of getting cancer of the endometrium (the lining of the uterus), according to a study published in the May 29, 2004 issue of the British Medical Journal. The dietary habits of 1,678 women in China, 832 diagnosed with endometrial cancer and 846 healthy women, were tracked from 1997 to 2001. Food frequency questionnaires were used to measure the consumption of soy. The researchers found that women who had the highest intake of soy (either as soy protein or soy isoflavones), significantly reduced their risk for endometrial cancer. The reduction was more pronounced among women with high body mass index or waist: hip ratio

Antioxidants and Asthma Prevalence

A recent study published in the February 2004 issue of the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine found that children who are exposed to improved levels of dietary antioxidants such as beta-carotene, vitamin C, and selenium, have a lower risk of developing asthma later in life. Researchers from Cornell University analyzed the nutritional data of over 7,500 youth (4-16 years old) obtained from the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Results show that children with a greater dietary intake of beta-carotene had a 10% reduction in asthma risk, and children with a greater dietary intake of selenium were 20% less likely to develop asthma. Among children exposed to second-hand smoke, the risk reduction for beta-carotene and selenium was 40% and 50%, respectively. Higher doses of vitamin C showed similar results.