Answers to these and many other questions are available at no charge from a toll-free hotline sponsored by the American Institute for Cancer Research, the only major charity focusing exclusively on diet and cancer studies. Their advice and answer line currently responds to about 4,000 inquiries a month.
Callers leave their question.
Then one of five registered dietitians looks up the answer and calls back with the information requested, usually within 48 hours. Where appropriate, they offer to mail out supplementary free brochures explaining such topics as phytochemicals, antioxidants, and cancer links to calories and exercise. Free AICR publications also offer tips for stocking a healthy larder and recipes for smart eating. This week's Food for Thought is prepared by Janet Raloff, senior editor of Science News . Form into 1-inch balls and roll in bread crumbs.