True or false: Studies suggest that people who consume lots of antioxidants (vitamin C, vitamin A, and carotenoids) from food sources have a lower cancer risk.
You hear a lot about fiber and why you need it. But what is it? Learn more about this important part of your diet by taking this quiz.
Cancer of the colon or rectum (colorectal cancer) usually develops slowly, over several years. Excluding skin cancers, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in both men and women in the United States and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS). Still, the death rate from colorectal cancer has been dropping for the last 15 years because of better detection and treatment. Take this simple assessment to learn about your risks for colorectal cancer.
The My Plate plan can help you eat a variety of foods while encouraging the right amount of calories and fat.
You know the age-old adage, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Well, how about -- “A little tomato sauce a day keeps prostate cancer at bay?”
Plant foods, which contain antioxidants, may help reduce your risk for many cancers. Try to eat two to three servings of fruit, three to five servings of vegetables and at least six servings of whole grains every day. Be sure to make room on your plate for the following nutrition-packed foods.
Researchers have found that cooking muscle meats -- beef, pork, poultry and fish -- at high temperatures may pose a risk for cancer.
Eating lots of brightly colored fruits and vegetables, whole grains and cereals, and beans containing phytochemicals may decrease the risk of developing cancer, diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease.
This national program encourages Americans to eat more fruits and vegetables, aiming for five to nine servings a day.
Aim for a healthy weight, and be physically active every day. Let the food pyramid guide your food choices. Choose a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol and moderate in total fat.
Women of childbearing age should try to get 400 mcg of folic acid each day. Green leafy vegetables, legumes, and fortified cereals and grains are good sources of folate.
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