Nutrition and Cancer Prevention
- Eat a healthy diet, with an emphasis on plant foods (beans, nuts, peanut butter).
- Choose whole grains over processed (refined) grains (avoid white breads, sugary cereals and pastries; try whole grains, whole wheat, and lots of FIBER!).
- Eat 5 or more servings of a variety of fruits and vegetables every day.
- Limit intake of processed and red meats (avoid hot dogs and bologna; choose lean meat, chicken, turkey, fish over pork and beef).
- Maintain a healthy weight and avoid excessive weight gain (EXERCISE!!)
- Maintain a healthy weight and avoid excessive weight gain (EXERCISE!!)
- Limit alcohol and salt intake.
- Drink lots and lots of WATER!
American Cancer Society, Inc. The Complete Guide—Nutrition and Physical Activity, 2006. http://www.cancer.org/docroot/PED/content/PED_3_2X_Diet_and_Activity_Factors_That_Affect_Risks.asp?sitearea=PED
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