Dietary Energy Density, Body Size and Biomarkers Related to Cancer Risk" (2010)

Title:

Dietary Energy Density, Body Size and Biomarkers Related to Cancer Risk"

Key words:

energy density, diet, overweight, obesity, insulin sensitivity, inflammation

Research Institution:

The Pennsylvania State University

Location:

Pennsylvania

Researcher:

Terryl Hartman

Project Description:

This study is using the most recently available national survey nutrition data to determine whether total dietary energy density, and the consumption frequency and amount of high-energy-dense foods contribute to body weight, body fatness, insulin sensitivity (related to diabetes type 2) and inflammation (measured in blood), which are all related to cancer risk.