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The American Cancer Society (ACS) recommends a daily diet consistent with the Food Guide Pyramid developed by the US Department of Agriculture.
- At least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables
- A high-fiber diet (vegetables, whole grains, and beans)
- No more than 6 cooked ounces of lean meat, fish, and poultry
- A total dietary fat intake of no more than 30% of your total number of calories
- Make sure you get enough calcium (milk, yogurt, broccoli, and grains). A daily multivitamin containing folic acid or folate may also help lower colorectal cancer risk.
Other lifestyle changes may also reduce your colorectal cancer risk.
- Engage in at least 30 minutes of physical activity 3 times a week
- Maintain a healthy body weight (low body mass)
- Do not smoke or, if you are a smoker, quit
- Do not drink excessive amounts of alcohol
Certain drugs and therapies may also reduce your risk.
- Use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (aspirin, ibuprofen may reduce risk
- Use of estrogen replacement therapy (ERT) has been shown to reduce risk in women by 50%
The Johns Hopkins Hereditary Colorectal Cancer Registry, "Dietary and Lifestyle Changes to Reduce Your Colorectal Cancer Risk," 2000.
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