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Portneuf Cancer Center

Nutrition & Prevention

Ten Recommendations for Cancer Prevention

  1. Be as lean as possible without becoming underweight.
  2. Be physically active for at least 30 minutes every day.
  3. Avoid sugary drinks. Limit consumption of energydense foods (particularly processed foods high in added sugar, low in fiber, or high in fat.
  4. Eat more variety of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and legumes (such as beans).
  5. Limit consumption of red meats (beef, pork, and lamb) and avoid processed meats.
  6. If consumed at all, limit alcoholic beverages to two for men and one for women, per day.
  7. Limit consumption of salty foods and foods high in sodium.
  8. Don't use supplements to protect against cancer.
  9. It is best for mothers to breastfeed exclusively for up to six months before introducing other liquids and foods to baby's diet.
  10. It is especially important for cancer survivors to follow these recommendations.

And Remember. . . Never Use Tobacco Products!

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