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Be a Healthy Weight
Try to keep your weight in the healthy range and avoid weight gain in adult life.
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Eat a Diet Rich in Whole Grains, Vegetables, Fruits, and Beans
Make whole grains, vegetables, fruits and pulses (legumes) such as beans and lentils a major part of your normal diet.
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Limit Consumption of “Fast Foods” and Other Processed Foods That are High In Fat, Starches, or Sugars
Limiting these products helps you control your calorie intake, and makes it easier to maintain a healthy weight.
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Limit Consumption of Red and Processed Meat
Eat no more than moderate amounts (12-18 ounces per week) of red meat, such as beef, pork, and lamb. Eat little, if any, processed meat.
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Do Not Use Supplements for Cancer Prevention
Aim to meet your nutritional needs through diet alone.
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After a Cancer Diagnosis: Follow Our Recommendations, If You Can
Check with your health professional about what is right for you.
Not smoking and avoiding other exposure to tobacco and excess sun are also important in reducing cancer risk.
Following these Recommendations is likely to reduce intakes of salt, saturated and trans fats, which together will help prevent other non-communicable diseases.
Check In With Your Health
The choices we make each day can help reduce our risk of cancer.
AICR's new Cancer Health Check will help you learn more about your
choices and how you can stack the odds in your favor.
