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Common Questions Nutrition

Are there any guidelines on general nutrition?
Nutrition and Your Health: Dietary Guidelines for Americans - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

I've looked at your overview on nutrition. Are there any other tips on eating during cancer treatment?
Eating Well - CancerBACUP
Eating Hints - National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Are there guidelines for diet for those who are cancer survivors?
Nutrition and the Cancer Survivor - American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR)

Are there guidelines for diet and cancer prevention?
Foods for Cancer Prevention - Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM)
Cancer prevention and Survival – PCRM
Common Questions About Diet and Cancer - American Cancer Society

What about tea and cancer prevention?
Tea and Cancer Prevention - National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Do you know of any recipes online?
Recipe Corner - AICR
Vegetarian Starter Kit Recipes for Health - PCRM
Vegan and Vegetarian Recipes - The Vegetarian Resource Group
Recipes - PCRM

I'm confused about soy and adding that to my diet. Any tips?
Soy Food and Health - Nemours Foundation
Soy: Health Claims for Soy Protein, Questions About Other Components - U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

What are the advantages and disadvantages of a vegetarian diet?
Vegetarian Diet - American Dietetic Association (ADA)

Do you have a list of websites, books, and other resources on nutrition?
Information Finder on Nutrition

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