The Influence of Ultra-Processed Food on Colorectal Cancer: A Systematic Review
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a disease characterised by the development of malignant tumours in the colon or rectum; it is considered the most common cancer in women, and up to 50% of cases can be prevented with a healthy lifestyle. Nutritional habits are related to its appearance, and the current tre...
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| author | Rocío Caceres-Matos Aurora Castro-Méndez Marina García Domínguez Daniel Pabón-Carrasco Manuel Pabón-Carrasco |
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| description | Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a disease characterised by the development of malignant tumours in the colon or rectum; it is considered the most common cancer in women, and up to 50% of cases can be prevented with a healthy lifestyle. Nutritional habits are related to its appearance, and the current trend of an increased consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) has led to a surge in the incidence of CRC in recent years. This systematic review aims to evaluate, based on scientific evidence, the role of UPF in the incidence of CRC. The PubMed, Scopus, CINAHL, and Web of Science databases were reviewed, and a total of 24 scientific articles were selected according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria of this review (studies from the past 5 years and observational studies in English). The conclusions of this study point to an association between UPF-based diets and the appearance of CRC, which is promoted by the harmful effects of the consumption of high levels of sugar, fat, red meat, and additives. These dietary habits, coupled with a sedentary lifestyle and obesity, further increase the incidence of CRC. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-4d107985b22442868025920de8c614a62024-03-27T13:42:31ZengMDPI AGGastrointestinal Disorders2624-56472024-02-016116417910.3390/gidisord6010012The Influence of Ultra-Processed Food on Colorectal Cancer: A Systematic ReviewRocío Caceres-Matos0Aurora Castro-Méndez1Marina García Domínguez2Daniel Pabón-Carrasco3Manuel Pabón-Carrasco4Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Podiatry, University of Seville, Research Group CTS-1050: “Complex Care, Chronicity and Health Outcomes”, 6 Avenzoar ST, 41009 Seville, SpainPodiatry Department, Faculty of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Podiatry, University of Seville, Research Group CTS-601: “Hermes”, 6 Avenzoar ST, 41009 Seville, SpainFaculty of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Podiatry, University of Seville, 6 Avenzoar ST, 41009 Seville, SpainCrux Roxa Rehabilitación, 41008 Sevilla, SpainNursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Podiatry, University of Seville, “CTS-1054: Interventions and Health Care, Red Cross (ICSCRE)”, 6 Avenzoar ST, 41009 Seville, SpainColorectal cancer (CRC) is a disease characterised by the development of malignant tumours in the colon or rectum; it is considered the most common cancer in women, and up to 50% of cases can be prevented with a healthy lifestyle. Nutritional habits are related to its appearance, and the current trend of an increased consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) has led to a surge in the incidence of CRC in recent years. This systematic review aims to evaluate, based on scientific evidence, the role of UPF in the incidence of CRC. The PubMed, Scopus, CINAHL, and Web of Science databases were reviewed, and a total of 24 scientific articles were selected according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria of this review (studies from the past 5 years and observational studies in English). The conclusions of this study point to an association between UPF-based diets and the appearance of CRC, which is promoted by the harmful effects of the consumption of high levels of sugar, fat, red meat, and additives. These dietary habits, coupled with a sedentary lifestyle and obesity, further increase the incidence of CRC.https://www.mdpi.com/2624-5647/6/1/12colorectal cancercolorectal neoplasmsdietfoodlifestylenutrition |
| spellingShingle | Rocío Caceres-Matos Aurora Castro-Méndez Marina García Domínguez Daniel Pabón-Carrasco Manuel Pabón-Carrasco The Influence of Ultra-Processed Food on Colorectal Cancer: A Systematic Review Gastrointestinal Disorders colorectal cancer colorectal neoplasms diet food lifestyle nutrition |
| title | The Influence of Ultra-Processed Food on Colorectal Cancer: A Systematic Review |
| title_full | The Influence of Ultra-Processed Food on Colorectal Cancer: A Systematic Review |
| title_fullStr | The Influence of Ultra-Processed Food on Colorectal Cancer: A Systematic Review |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Influence of Ultra-Processed Food on Colorectal Cancer: A Systematic Review |
| title_short | The Influence of Ultra-Processed Food on Colorectal Cancer: A Systematic Review |
| title_sort | influence of ultra processed food on colorectal cancer a systematic review |
| topic | colorectal cancer colorectal neoplasms diet food lifestyle nutrition |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2624-5647/6/1/12 |
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