Processed meat is considered to be any meat that has been modified in order to either improve its taste or to extend its shelf life . Methods of meat processing include salting , curing , fermentation , smoking , boiling, frying, and/or the addition of chemical preservatives . Processed meat is usually composed of pork or beef or, less frequently, poultry . It can also contain offal or meat by-products such as blood . Processed meat products include bacon , ham , sausages , salami , corned beef , jerky , hot dogs , lunch meat , canned meat , chicken nuggets , and meat-based sauces. Meat processing includes all the processes that change fresh meat with the exception of simple mechanical processes such as cutting, grinding or mixing.
16-465: Cancer Institute may refer to one of the following organisations: Australia [ edit ] Australian Cancer Council Cancer Institute of New South Wales Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre Other countries [ edit ] European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) Adyar Cancer Institute , India National Cancer Institute , United States Topics referred to by
32-527: A diet rich in plant-based foods to prevent cancer such as at least two servings of fruit and five servings of vegetables, including legumes and at least four servings of whole grains per day. They also encourage people to consume at least two and a half servings of dairy products per day and at least two servings of oily fish per week. Cancer Council Australia advice people to limit their processed meat and red meat intake as they increase risk of bowel cancer . Cancer Council Australia has recognized
48-494: A gift in their Will to Cancer Council Western Australia. Processed meat Meat processing began as soon as people realized that cooking and salting prolongs the life of fresh meat. It is not known when this took place; however, the process of salting and sun-drying was recorded in Ancient Egypt, while using ice and snow is credited to early Romans, and canning was developed by Nicolas Appert who in 1810 received
64-502: A prize for his invention from the French government. Medical health organizations advise people to limit processed meat consumption as it increases risk of colorectal cancer . Nitrate and sodium nitrite found in processed meats can be converted by the human body into nitrosamines that can be carcinogenic, causing mutation in the colorectal cell line, thereby causing tumorigenesis and eventually leading to cancer. Processed meat
80-498: Is a major funding contributor towards health research , prevention and education . Cancer Council Australia formed in 1961 as an incorporated association trading as Australian Cancer Society, when the six state cancer councils, of which had separate identities, agreed to federate with the goal 'to promote cancer control at the national level.' The cancer councils of the Australian Capital Territory and
96-530: Is converted to nitrite in the human body. Nitrate and nitrite are classified as generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration , and are not directly carcinogenic. Yet, when nitrate or nitrite interact with certain components in meat, such as heme iron, amines, and amides, they can form nitroso compounds, which may contribute to the association between consumption of processed meats and higher incidence of colorectal cancer. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) at
112-510: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Australian Cancer Council Cancer Council Australia is a national, nonprofit organisation which aims to promote cancer -control policies and to reduce the illness caused by cancer in Australia . It advises various groups, including the government, on cancer-related issues, acts as an advocate for cancer patients and their friends, and
128-456: Is more carcinogenic compared to unprocessed red meat because of the abundance of potent nitrosyl-heme molecules that form N-nitroso compounds. A principal concern about sodium nitrite is Nitrosation / nitrosylation , the formation of carcinogenic nitroso -compounds in meats containing sodium nitrite or potassium nitrate, especially nitrosyl-haem ( nitrosyl heme ). In addition to nitrosyl-haem, carcinogenic nitrosamines can be formed from
144-610: The American Cancer Society stated that "it is not known if there is a safe level of consumption for either red or processed meats. In the absence of such knowledge, while recognizing that the amount of increased risk isn't certain, the ACS recommends choosing protein foods such as fish, poultry, and beans more often than red meat, and for people who eat processed meat products to do so sparingly, if at all." Reviews of cohort studies have found that processed meat consumption
160-697: The World Health Organization (WHO) classifies processed meat as Group 1 (carcinogenic to humans) , because the IARC has found sufficient evidence that consumption of processed meat by humans causes colorectal cancer . A 2016 report by the American Institute for Cancer Research and the World Cancer Research Fund found that processed meat consumption also increases the risk of stomach cancer . In 2020,
176-710: The Northern Territory were subsequently formed and joined the Society. In 1997, all eight members agreed to expand the Society and rebrand as The Cancer Council Australia and appointed Alan Coates its inaugural CEO. By 2008, the organisation migrated from an incorporated association to become a registered company , dropping 'the' from its name and rebranding as Cancer Council Australia, which it has since retained. Cancer Council Australia includes eight member organisations, which operate in their individual states and territories : Cancer Council Australia advocates
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#1732780257408192-630: The day. Daffodil Day is the Australian Cancer Council's most iconic fund-raising event. It takes place in August each year. Junk Free June was a fundraiser held in 2016, prioritising healthy habits and supporting Cancer Council Queensland 's work in cancer research. Junk Free June encouraged participants to give up junk food such as packaged snacks high in sugar, refined carbohydrates and trans fats. According to World Cancer Research Fund International, approximately one third of
208-487: The importance of vitamin D sufficiency but has hesitated to endorse specific guidelines on exposure to ultraviolet B from solar exposure. One of Cancer Council's major fundraisers is Australia's Biggest Morning Tea. On 26 May 2005, the event broke the Guinness Book of Records record for the "World's Largest Simultaneous Tea Party" with around 1 million Australians participating and supporting Cancer Council on
224-497: The most common cancers can be prevented through a nutritious diet and maintaining a healthy weight and regular physical activity. The Cancer Council has contributed a lot to Australia's society by helping people who are suffering with cancer or any cancerous illness. The Clive Deverall Society was launched in 2004 by the Cancer Council Western Australia as a way of thanking people who have included
240-414: The reaction of nitrite with secondary amines under acidic conditions (such as occurs in the human stomach) as well as during the curing process used to preserve meats. Nitrate and nitrite are consumed from plant foods as well as animal foods, with 80% of a typical person's nitrate consumption coming from vegetables, especially leafy and root vegetables such as spinach and beets . Some nitrate
256-429: The same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Cancer Institute . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Cancer_Institute&oldid=1226006121 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description
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