Educational Awareness Series
          Busting cancer nutrition myths 1
               LEARN. THINK. ACT
                           Written by:
          Krystal Ng Lu Shin, Nurliyana Awalludin, Mandy Thoo, Murallitharan M
           This series was made possible by the  
           generous contributions of the runners of
        Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon 2019, 
              their families and friends.
          Table of Contents
          Before you read..........................................................................   1
          Importance of credible sources for nutrition-related                                        1
          information................................................................................. 2
          Myths and facts.......................................................................... 3
               • Sugar fuels cancer cells....................................................... 3
               • Cancer can’t survive in an alkaline environment.................. 4
               • Superfoods can kill cancer................................................... 5
               • Sabah Snake Grass is a cure for cancer............................... 6
               • Supplements lower your risk of cancer................................ 7
          Four pillars of healthy eating...................................................... 8
          Malaysian food pyramid.............................................................. 9
          Recommended serving sizes...................................................... 10
          Complex vs simple carbohydrate................................................14
          Starchy vs non-starchy vegetables.............................................
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          Credible sources for nutrition-related information.....................16
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    Before you read… 
    This booklet is intended to serve as a guide for patients. Information in 
    this booklet is not intended as a substitute for medical advice. Before 
    changing your diet or adopting a new one, we advise you to consult your 
    healthcare professionals to determine your capacity and limitations. 
    Your dietitian/nutritionist can help you adjust your nutritional and dietary 
    accordingly.
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