Fruit, vegetable intake prevents colorectal cancer in men.Fruit
and vegetable consumption may protect against colorectal cancer
colorectal cancer Malignant tumour of the large intestine
(colon) or rectum. Risk factors include age (after age 50),
family history of colorectal cancer, chronic inflammatory bowel
diseases, benign polyps, physical inactivity, and a diet high in
fat. in men, according to according to 1. As stated or indicated
by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping
with: according to instructions. 3. a study conducted in Hawaii
and California. * A total of 85,903 men and 105,108 women aged
45 to 75 years completed detailed questionnaires on health
characteristics and dietary habits, especially fruit, vegetable,
and grain intake, and were then monitored for colorectal cancer
occurrence. After an average of seven years, 2,110 participants
developed colorectal cancer. Among men, high levels of fruit and
vegetable consumption were associated with significantly lower
colorectal ca