WCRF	World Cancer Research Fund;
AICR	American Institute of Cancer Research;
EPIC	European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition;
GP	glycoprotein;
TM	thrombomodulin;
TPO	thrombopoietin;
CRP	C-reactive protein;
LDL	low density lipoprotein;
HDL	high density lipoprotein;
TG	triglycerides; BMI, body mass index;
ECLIA	electrochemiluminescence immunoassay;
ELISA	enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay;
QC	quality control;
CV	coefficient of variation;
Hb	hemoglobin;
CHD	coronary heart disease