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values, race and ethnicity, and Dietary Reference Intakes are listed under those sections.
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monitoring/evaluation that was included in the research and use the Nutrition Care Process Terminology (NCPT) to describe the
aspects of care within each of the above steps. Additional information on the NCP and NCPT is available under "Resources for Health
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JOURNAL STYLE
For authoritative guidance on style, usage, and spelling, the
Journal uses the following resources: AMA Manual of Style,
10th ed;
Dorland's Illustrated Medical Dictionary, 30th ed; and Merriam
Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, 11th ed. Other resources for
laboratory
values, race and ethnicity, and Dietary Reference Intakes are
listed under those sections.
Software Citations
Software developers are cited parenthetically in the text after
the first mention of a software package. Software citations
should include
the name, version number, and release date of the software as
well as the name of the software developer. [Example: All
statistical
analyses were conducted using SAS (version 9.1.3, 2006, SAS
Institute Inc).] If software incorporates a nutrient database,
provide
information in the text about the database. This should include
the release date for the database, a description of substantial
modifications made to the database, and an explanation of how
missing nutrient data for foods were handled (ie, indicate
whether
values were extrapolated and evaluate the effect of any missing
values on dietary totals for the nutrients of interest). Do not
include
information about software or databases in the list of references
2. or the abstract.
Footnotes in Text
Footnotes should be kept to a minimum and indicated
consecutively, with superscript symbols (*, †, ‡, §, etc),
throughout the text.
Double space footnotes on a separate sheet of paper. Footnote
citations should read from top left to bottom right. All text in
the
footnote section of a table should be properly cited in the table.
All abbreviations and acronyms in a table or figure must also be
footnoted with the correct expansion.
Use of NCP and NCPT
For topics that are addressing dietetics and nutrition care
provided by dietetics practitioners, authors should use the
Nutrition Care
Process (NCP) as a framework for describing the nutrition
assessment, nutrition diagnoses, nutrition intervention, and
nutrition
monitoring/evaluation that was included in the research and use
the Nutrition Care Process Terminology (NCPT) to describe the
aspects of care within each of the above steps. Additional
information on the NCP and NCPT is available under
"Resources for Health
Practitioners" on the Academy's website.
Credentials
Bylines are a general indicator for indexing purposes of authors'
contribution to the published work. Journal style is to list the
highest
academic degree(s) of each author followed by any/all
credentials and certifications from the Commission on Dietetic
Registration (eg,
RD, RDN, DTR, CSP, CSR, CSG, CSO, CSSD, FAND); and if
desired by the author, state licensure (LD, LDN, or CDN) and
3. fellowships.
If an author has a doctorate, master's level degrees should not
be included unless the master's degree is in a different or
specialized
field. Academic degrees below the master's level are omitted
unless they are the highest obtained degree. For credentials
issued
outside the United States, indicate the country of origin in a
footnote.
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some
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focused areas of practice) or the HOD Governance Team (for
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17. have consistently found a protective effect of
fiber, especially fruit and vegetable fiber, against
colon cancer (2).
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What exactly is Colorectal Cancer (3)?
It is a type of cancer that develops in the colon
(the first and longest part of the large intestine)
and the rectum (where waste from digestion
ends up). Generally, this type of cancer arises
slowly over a period of 10-15 years and starts
with the development of polyps (growth of
tissue on the lining of the colon or rectum),
which can become cancerous overtime.
Possible Signs and Symptoms to look for (3):
Often there are no early symptoms; therefore,
regular screenings from your doctor is
important. If you detect signs or symptoms of
bleeding from the rectum, bloody or black
stools, severe cramping, constant constipation or
diarrhea, and unintentional weight loss, then you
should consult a doctor for further screening.
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Dietary Recommendations for the Prevention
of Colon Cancer (3):
• The American Cancer Society
recommends consuming a healthy diet
with an emphasis on plant and fiber
sources.
• Select foods and beverages in moderate
quantities that aid in reaching and
18. maintaining a healthy weight.
• Consume 5 or more servings of a range
of fruits and vegetables each day.
• Make the majority of your grains 100%
whole grains and limit consumption of
processed (refined) grains.
• Limit consumption of processed and red
meats.
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Some good fiber sources include (4):
Whole-wheat flour, wheat bran, whole wheat
bread, brown rice, nuts, seeds, oats, peas, beans,
apples, citrus fruits, carrots, barley, high fiber
cereals, tomatoes, dried fruit, broccoli, spinach,
cauliflower, bell peppers, brussel sprouts,
cabbage, onions, garlic, and sweet potatoes.
Daily fiber recommendation (5):
-25g for women and 38g for men (ages 19-50)
-21g for women and 31g for men (Ages 51+)
Additional benefits of fiber (5):
-Weight management
-Regular bowel movements
-Reduce risk of colorectal cancer
-Reduced blood cholesterol and CHD risk
-Improved blood glucose control
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Tips for fitting in your recommended fiber
daily (6):
19. -choose high fiber cereals for breakfast (at least
5g per serving)
- look for 100% whole grain products
-when baking, substitute whole grain flour for
half of the white flour; also can add flax, bran,
and oats to baked goods
-incorporate chopped up vegetables in things
like sauces and soups to add more bulk
-try to eat a piece of fruit at every meal
-prepare snacks to carry with your throughout
the day: nuts, trail mix, whole wheat crackers,
dried fruit, cut up raw vegetables with hummus,
fruit and yogurt are some of the many options
Fiber and Colorectal Cancer
-Be sure to increase your fiber intake to the
recommended goal slowly overtime and to drink
plenty of water; otherwise gas, bloating, and
cramping may result from increasing
consumption too quickly
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Recipe: Whole Wheat Pasta Salad with
Mixed Vegetables (6):
Ingredients:
-12 ounces whole-wheat rotini (spiral-shaped)
pasta
-1 tablespoon olive oil
-1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
20. -1 garlic clove, chopped
-2 medium onions, chopped
-1 can (28 ounces) unsalted diced tomatoes in
juice
-1 pound mushrooms, sliced
-1 red bell pepper, sliced
-1 green bell pepper, sliced
-2 medium zucchini, shredded
-1/2 teaspoon basil
-1/2 teaspoon oregano
-8 romaine lettuce leaves
Directions:
-Cook pasta according to the package directions.
Drain the pasta thoroughly. Place pasta in a large
serving bowl. Add the olive oil and toss. Set
aside.
-In a large skillet, heat the chicken broth over
medium heat. Add the garlic, onions and
tomatoes. Sauté until the onions are transparent,
about 5 minutes.
-Add the remaining vegetables and sauté until
tender-crisp, about 5 minutes. Stir in the basil
and oregano.
-Add the vegetable mixture to the pasta. Toss to
mix evenly. Cover and refrigerate until well
chilled, about 1 hour.
-About 8g of fiber per serving size =
approximately 2 cups
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Fiber is Important (7)!
Studies have shown evidence that consuming
high amounts of saturated fat is a contributing
risk factor for colon cancer and that increasing
consumption of foods high in fiber (specifically
fruits and vegetables) is a defensive factor.
21. Additionally, total fiber intake is associated with
decreased reappearance of polyps, which are the
growths that usually lead to the development of
colon cancer.
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References:
1. Tantamango YM, Synnove KF, Beeson L,
Fraser G, Sabate J. Association Between Dietary
Fiber and Incident Cases of Colon Polyps: The
Adventist Health Study. Gastrointest Cancer
Res. 2011; 4(5-6): 161–167.
2. Irabor, DO. Colorectal carcinoma: why is
there a lower incidence in Nigerians when
compared to Caucasians? J Cancer Epidemiol.
2011;2011:675154.
3. American Cancer Society. Colorectal Cancer
Facts & Figures 2011-2013. Atlanta: American
Cancer Society; 2011.
4.Steinmetz KA, Potter JD. Vegetables, Fruit,
and Cancer Prevention: A Review. J Am Diet
Assoc. 1996; 96: 1027-1039.
5. Anderson JW, Baird P, Davis RH Jr, Ferreri
S, Knudtson M, Koraym A, Waters V, Williams
CL. Health benefits of dietary fiber. Nutrition
Reviews. 2009;67(4):188-205.
6. Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and
Research. Dietary Fiber: Essential for a Healthy
Diet. Available at
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/fiber/NU000
33/NSECTIONGROUP=2. Accessed February
29, 2012.
7.Neugut AI, Garbowski GC, Won CL, Murray
T, Nieves JW, Forde KA, Fenoglio-Preiser C.
Dietary Risk Factors for the Incidence and
Recurrence of Colorectal Adenomatous Polyps.
Annals Of Internal Medicine. 1993;118(2):91-