The uncontrolled cellular growth that characterizes tumor formation requires a constant
delivery of nutrients. Since the 1970s, researchers have wondered if the supply of nutrients
from the diet could impact tumor development. Numerous studies have assessed the impact
of dietary components, specifically sugar and fat, to increased cancer risk. For the most part,
data from these trials have been inconclusive; however, this does not indicate that dietary
factors do not contribute to cancer progression. Rather, the dietary contribution may be …