smiles 0 #1 November 14, 2007 http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/editorial/story.html?id=8e004db0-8d1e-4111-8e86-7f4a6d7add6d Quote……….."The evidence that excess body fat increases the risk of developing cancer is much stronger now than ever before," an AICR press release says, while "evidence linking consumption of alcohol, red meat and processed meat to increased risk is also deemed convincing." Diet and exercise alone could eliminate one-third of all cancers, the report found…………………………in all the news stories that followed, there was scarcely a word about the chemicals -- particularly pesticides and herbicides -- which so many activists insist are a major cause of rising rates of cancer……………….. http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/editorial/story.html?id=8e004db0-8d1e-4111-8e86-7f4a6d7add6d&p=2 Quote……….far too many journalists accept uncritically and pass on to the public. As a result, public awareness of cancer risk factors is skewed. In an opinion survey AICR also released last week, the institute noted with regret that only 49 per cent of Americans identified a diet low in fruits and vegetables as a cause of cancer; 46 per cent said the same of obesity; 37 per cent, alcohol; and 36 per cent, diets high in red meat. But 71 per cent said pesticide residues on food cause cancer. "There's a disconnect between public fears and scientific fact,"…………. That disconnect is a big reason why organic produce has become a booming industry. If you think pesticide residues can kill, buying lettuce grown without pesticides seems like a pretty reasonable thing to do…….. "There is no evidence that eating organic produce is going to reduce your risk of cancer,"..... SMiles Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpinfarmer 0 #2 November 15, 2007 Say it aint so Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
