Five-a-day has little impact on cancer, study finds

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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/8605270.stm

By Clare Murphy
Health reporter, BBC News


Eating more fruit and vegetables has only a modest effect on protecting against cancer, a study into the link between diet and disease has found.

The study of 500,000 Europeans joins a growing body of evidence undermining the high hopes that pushing "five-a-day" might slash Western cancer rates.

The international team of researchers estimates only around 2.5% of cancers could be averted by increasing intake.

[tonysam]

1. Another health theory bites the dust.

Good riddance to that one.

Eat whatever you want, in moderation.

[blogslut]

2. Avoiding cancer isn't the only reason why eating veggies is beneficial

I'm hoping people don't need to be reminded of this.