Key Steps to Reduce Colorectal Cancer Risk

A new report from the American Institute for Cancer Research and the World Cancer Research Fund concluded that as many as half of all cases of colorectal can­­cer could be prevented if everyone did these three things:

• Eat healthfully.
• Stay physically active.
• Maintain a healthy weight.

The key dietary steps are:

• Consume more whole grains and other high-fiber foods.
• Consume more dairy products (or calcium supplements).
• Limit or avoid red meat and processed meat.
• Limit or avoid alcohol.

Also see Can Diet Cut Colon Cancer Risk?