How does being underweight affect cancer risk?
While underweight men and women have higher overall mortality rates than people of normal weight, this association is not seen in deaths resulting from cancer. In fact, rates of death from cancer among the underweight are not any higher than among people of normal weight. That said, some factors associated with being underweight can and do raise risk for certain cancers. Current and former smokers who are underweight have a higher risk of lung cancer. A diet lacking in basic nutrients can impair immune function and raise risk of several types of cancer. In general, however, it’s excess body fat that raises risk for cancer. Healthy individuals who don’t carry too much of it – those on the lower end of the healthy weight range (a BMI of 18.5 to 22) – are the ones who have the lowest cancer risk. Q: Is it true that the vegetable fennel has particular “cancer-fighting” ability? A: Adding fennel – also known as anise – to your vegetable repertoire is a great idea as it provides several vita
While underweight men and women have higher overall mortality rates than people of normal weight, this association is not seen in deaths resulting from cancer. In fact, rates of death from cancer among the underweight are not any higher than among people of normal weight. That said, some factors associated with being underweight can and do raise risk for certain cancers. Current and former smokers who are underweight have a higher risk of lung cancer. A diet lacking in basic nutrients can impair immune function and raise risk of several types of cancer. In general, however, it’s excess body fat that raises risk for cancer. Healthy individuals who don’t carry too much of it – those on the lower end of the healthy weight range (a BMI of 18.5 to 22) – are the ones who have the lowest cancer risk. Q: Is it true that the vegetable fennel has particular “cancer-fighting” ability? A: Adding fennel – also known as anise – to your vegetable repertoire is a great idea as it provides several vita
