ABSTRACT: Recent diet and breast cancer risk: the California Teachers Study [USA] Objective: The impact, if any, on breast cancer risk of modifying adult dietary intake is an area of much interest. We take the opportunity to address the relationship between recent adult diet and breast cancer risk during the first two years of follow-up of the large California Teachers Study cohort. Results: The following components of recent dietary intake were not associated with breast cancer risk: energy, fat, fiber, antioxidant vitamins, and phytoestrogens. Only recent average alcohol consumption of 20 or more grams per day (approximately two or more glasses of wine) was associated with increased risk (RR = 1.5, 95% CI: 1.2.2.0 compared to non-drinkers; ptrend = 0.01 across quintiles). Conclusion: With the exception of alcohol consumption, this study provides no evidence that recent macro- or micronutrient composition of adult diet is likely to have a direct effect on breast cancer risk. Some reduction of alcohol consumption among those consuming more than one drink per day may be beneficial. [06/19/2002; Cancer Causes and Control] Ann's NOTE:We have written to the lead author 7/04/02 to ask about the levels and types of fat, fiber, antioxidants and phytoestrogens consumed. We now KNOW that too often the group studied has almost NO intake of healthy foods. And the broad statement that there is no evidence that these substances impact on cancer risk or prevention are made with inappropriate information. For example a recent study compared people who are fruits and vegetables once a week or once a month. The National Cancer Institute recommends 5 fruits/vegetables each and every day. Someone like me has a minimum of 12-20 daily. (Some come from my 'green' drink, some from my fresh juice-carrot, ginger, green apple, aloe, some type of greens - ALL ORGANIC). So we await her reply. Remember we are NOT Doctors and have NO medical training. This site is like an Encylopedia - there are many pages, many links on many topics. Support our work with any size DONATION - see left side of any page - for how to donate. You can help raise awareness of CAM.