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Table 1 Relative risk of breast cancer (and 95% CI) for foods consumed during adolescence among women born between 1922 and 1946
| Food (serving) | Median servings per day | RR (95% CI) for 1 serving per day |
|---|---|---|
| Milk, skimmed (1 cup) | 0 | 1.03 (0.88–1.21) |
| Milk, whole (1 cup) | 1.00 | 1.01 (0.95–1.07) |
| Milkshake (1) | 0.07 | 1.06 (0.70–1.60) |
| Ice cream (1/2 cup) | 0.14 | 0.94 (0.71–1.23) |
| Cheese (1 slice) | 0.14 | 0.91 (0.71–1.16) |
| Margarine (1 pat) | 0.43 | 0.96 (0.89–1.03) |
| Butter (1 pat) | 0.80 | 1.06 (1.00–1.13) |
| Apple (1) | 0.43 | 1.00 (0.83–1.20) |
| Orange juice (1 glass) | 0.43 | 0.97 (0.82–1.14) |
| Cabbage (1/2 cup) | 0.14 | 1.00 (0.64–1.57) |
| Broccoli (1/2 cup) | 0.07 | 0.74 (0.39–1.41) |
| Carrots (1/2 cup) | 0.14 | 1.15 (0.91–1.46) |
| Spinach (1/2 cup) | 0.07 | 1.18 (0.72–1.93) |
| Egg (1) | 0.43 | 0.82 (0.67–0.99) |
| Hot dog (1) | 0.14 | 0.82 (0.52–1.31) |
| Beef (1 serving) | 0.43 | 1.03 (0.88–1.20) |
| Fish (3–5 ounces) | 0.14 | 0.94 (0.64–1.37) |
| Bread (1 slice) | 2.50 | 0.98 (0.92–1.04) |
| Rice (1 cup) | 0.07 | 0.85 (0.62–1.17) |
| Potato (1 cup) | 0.80 | 0.93 (0.80–1.08) |
| French fries (4 ounces) | 0.07 | 1.04 (0.72–1.49) |
| Cold cereal (1 cup) | 0.43 | 0.99 (0.83–1.19) |
| Cookies (2) | 0.80 | 0.96 (0.89–1.04) |
| Multivitamin | 0 | 1.04 (0.84–1.28) |
