Food Borne Carcinogens
Food Borne Carcinogens

Author: Minako Nagao

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2000-06-15

Total Pages: 398

ISBN-13:

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Current Toxicology Series Series Editors Diana Anderson Tno Bibra International Ltd, Surrey, UK Michael D Waters Consultant, Chapel Hill, NC, USA Timothy C Marrs Department of Health, London, UK Food Borne Carcinogens Heterocyclic Amines Edited by Minako Nagao, Tokyo University of Agriculture, Japan Takashi Sugimura, National Cancer Center, Japan Food Borne Carcinogens provides a comprehensive review of the genotoxic and carcinogenic activities of heterocyclic amines (HCAs) found in cooked foods. This unique and timely publication describes the latest research and offers an insight into new developments. Key topics covered include: * Combination effects of HCAs in carcinogenesis * Genetic alterations in animal tumours induced by HCAs * Adduct levels yielded in humans by ordinary exposure levels * Genetic polymorphisms in HCA metabolic enzymes and suspected individual differences in susceptibility to HCA carcinogenesis Written by world-renowned experts in the field, this book will be essential reading for toxicologists and cancer researchers working within industry, academia and government, particularly, food scientists, genetic toxicologists, biochemists, nutritionists and those investigating risk evaluation of HCA's and the regulation of environmental carcinogens. It will also be of interest to other scientists involved in the identification of naturally occurring antimutagens and anticarcinogens.

Carcinogens and Anticarcinogens in the Human Diet
Carcinogens and Anticarcinogens in the Human Diet

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 1996-03-12

Total Pages: 434

ISBN-13: 0309053919

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Despite increasing knowledge of human nutrition, the dietary contribution to cancer remains a troubling question. Carcinogens and Anticarcinogens assembles the best available information on the magnitude of potential cancer riskâ€"and potential anticarcinogenic effectâ€"from naturally occurring chemicals compared with risk from synthetic chemical constituents. The committee draws important conclusions about diet and cancer, including the carcinogenic role of excess calories and fat, the anticarcinogenic benefit of fiber and other substances, and the impact of food additive regulation. The book offers recommendations for epidemiological and diet research. Carcinogens and Anticarcinogens provides a readable overview of issues and addresses critical questions: Does diet contribute to an appreciable proportion of human cancer? Are there significant interactions between carcinogens and anticarcinogens in the diet? The volume discusses the mechanisms of carcinogenic and anticarcinogenic properties and considers whether techniques used to evaluate the carcinogenic potential of synthetics can be used with naturally occurring chemicals. The committee provides criteria for prioritizing the vast number of substances that need to be tested. Carcinogens and Anticarcinogens clarifies the issues and sets the direction for further investigations into diet and cancer. This volume will be of interest to anyone involved in food and health issues: policymakers, regulators, researchers, nutrition professionals, and health advocates.

Carcinogenic and Anticarcinogenic Food Components
Carcinogenic and Anticarcinogenic Food Components

Author: Wanda Baer-Dubowska

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2005-09-22

Total Pages: 319

ISBN-13: 1040064949

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As the interest in anticarcinogenic food components increases, Carcinogenic and Anticarcinogenic Food Components provides information on cancer-promoting and cancer-preventing food components, indicating their contents in foods, biological activities, possible impact on human cancer risk, and practical implications for dietary recommendations and functional design. This volume concentrates on the effects of diet on human health, rather than on the nutritive aspects of diet, and presents the multidisciplinary character of investigations on chemopreventive as well as carcinogenic properties of food components.

Food Safety 1994
Food Safety 1994

Author: Food Research I

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 1994-07-06

Total Pages: 582

ISBN-13: 9780824792909

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This work covers the latest developments in food safety and foodborne illness, organizing information to provide easy access to hundreds of topics, both general and specific. Comprehensive summaries of the most important advances in food science, complied from over 580 sources worldwide, are included. Health and safety, including extensive reviews of microbiology and medical subjects, is highlighted.

Mutagens in Food
Mutagens in Food

Author: Hikoya Hayatsu

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 1990-12-13

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 9780849358777

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This book describes many different kinds of mutagens that are detected in food, and also discusses various ways to suppress their formation and activities. The mutagens discussed include those of natural origin, those caused by human manipulation of food (e.g., cooking and adding preservatives), and those formed after food has been consumed (e.g., nitrosamines). Other topics include mutagenesis and mutagen-formation inhibitors, contemporary mutagen detection methods, the fate of ingested mutagens, and risk assessments for mutagens as human carcinogens. The book emphasizes cooked-food mutagens, especially the heterocyclic amines, because of their potential as human carcinogens. Researchers and students concerned with mutagens in food will consider this book to be valuable additions to their reference libraries.

Food Toxicology
Food Toxicology

Author: William Helferich

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2000-08-23

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 9780849327605

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New data continually indicate that antioxidants may contribute to reductions in cancer risks and that chronic consumption of low levels of chemical carcinogens in our diet may contribute to an increased risk of developing specific types of cancers. Research also shows that in America today, the leading causes of death are cancer and heart disease. Considering that diet plays a significant role in the development of both of these diseases, issues of food toxicology become particularly topical.

Ensuring Safe Food
Ensuring Safe Food

Author: Committee to Ensure Safe Food from Production to Consumption

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 1998-09-02

Total Pages: 209

ISBN-13: 0309593409

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How safe is our food supply? Each year the media report what appears to be growing concern related to illness caused by the food consumed by Americans. These food borne illnesses are caused by pathogenic microorganisms, pesticide residues, and food additives. Recent actions taken at the federal, state, and local levels in response to the increase in reported incidences of food borne illnesses point to the need to evaluate the food safety system in the United States. This book assesses the effectiveness of the current food safety system and provides recommendations on changes needed to ensure an effective science-based food safety system. Ensuring Safe Food discusses such important issues as: What are the primary hazards associated with the food supply? What gaps exist in the current system for ensuring a safe food supply? What effects do trends in food consumption have on food safety? What is the impact of food preparation and handling practices in the home, in food services, or in production operations on the risk of food borne illnesses? What organizational changes in responsibility or oversight could be made to increase the effectiveness of the food safety system in the United States? Current concerns associated with microbiological, chemical, and physical hazards in the food supply are discussed. The book also considers how changes in technology and food processing might introduce new risks. Recommendations are made on steps for developing a coordinated, unified system for food safety. The book also highlights areas that need additional study. Ensuring Safe Food will be important for policymakers, food trade professionals, food producers, food processors, food researchers, public health professionals, and consumers.