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Dietetics question At a recent family reunion, Gina learned that an aunt was currently undergoing treatment...

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At a recent family reunion, Gina learned that an aunt was currently undergoing treatment for colon cancer. Her grandmother explained that 2 other family members had died of the disease before Gina was born.

After the reunion, Gina decided to learn more about colon cancer and how her family history of the disease might affect her. Gina learned that 150,000 Americans are diagnosed with colon cancer each year and that her family history increases her chances of developing the disease.

While searching online, she came across a site that recommended taking 200 mg/day of the trace mineral selenium to prevent the disease. She then went to her local supermarket and found that 100 selenium tablets containing 200 mg each cost only $7.50 a bottle.

Gina figured this supplement was cheap “insurance” against developing the disease and, so, began taking 200 mg of selenium a day. Is Gina’s practice harmful? Are there other dietary practices she should consider to help protect her from developing colon cancer?

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Expert Solution

yes,Ginas practice is Harmful.

Using selenium long-term or at high doses may increase your risk of developing diabetes or other serious medical conditions.

Long term use of high selenium doses can lead to dangerous side effects.

  • nausea, vomiting;
  • lack of energy, feeling very tired
  • hair loss
  • tremors, feeling light-headed;
  • muscle tenderness;
  • flushing (warmth, redness, or tingly feeling);
  • easy bruising or bleeding.
  • In rare and serious cases, selenosis can also cause kidney failure, cardiac failure and death.

An overdose of selenium can be fatal

So selenium should not be taken without doctors prescription.

Dietary practice to control Colorectal cancer include-

A)Consumption of Diets that include-

1.Lots of vegetables

2.fruits

3.whole grains

B)Avoiding-.

1. red meat (beef, pork, or lamb)

2.processed meats (hot dogs and some luncheon meats)

Also Weight control,Exercise can reduce the risk of Colon Cancer


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