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Question marksCommon Questions about Diet and Cancer
American Cancer Society.
Does alcohol increase cancer risk? Does beta-carotene reduce cancer risk? Does drinking coffee cause cancer? Find answers to these and other questions about food and cancer.
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Diet, Physical Activity and Cancer...What's the Connection?
American Cancer Society.
About a third of all cancer deaths are linked to diet and physical inactivity. Learn about eating and activity to reduce your risk. Click here to read more about how weight can affect cancer risk.
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The Complete Guide - Nutrition and Physical Activity
American Cancer Society.
This resource outlines steps for reducing overall cancer risk and reviews diet and lifestyle habits related to the risk of developing cancer. Cancer prevention information is also included.
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fruits and vegetablesEat 5 to 9 A Day for Better Health
DHHS. NIH. National Cancer Institute.
Find out how eating 5 to 9 servings of fruits and vegetables each day can help prevent some diseases. Check out a new feature to help you find out how many fruits and vegetables you need. You can also find recipes and resources for teachers.
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Cancer Prevention: 7 Steps to Reduce your Risk
Mayo Foundation for Education and Research.
Seven steps to promote health and reduce risk of cancer.
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Food Stamp Nutrition ConnectionFoods that Fight Cancer
American Institute for Cancer Research.
Evidence points to fruits, vegetables and whole grains as foods that reduce our chances of developing cancer. Learn about how various foods may act to promote health.
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Breast Cancer and Soy
University of Illinois.
Discusses areas of research into the potential relationship between consumption of soy and breast cancer.
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National Cancer Institute logoDictionary of Cancer Terms
DHHS. NIH. National Cancer Institute.
Confused about medical terminology related to cancer? Click here to search this database of over 4,000 medical terms.
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MedlinePlus: Cancer Alternative Therapies
DHHS. NIH. National Library of Medicine.
This page links to news and resources on complementary and alternative therapies for cancer.
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