Around one third of deaths from cancer are due to the 5 leading behavioral and dietary risks:
high body mass index,
low fruit and vegetable intake, lack of physical activity, tobacco use, and alcohol use.
*Be as lean as possible without becoming underweight: Don’t just look at the scale; check your waist measurement as a crude measurement of your abdominal fat. Men’s waists should be no larger than 37 inches and women’s waists 31.5 inches or less.
*Be physically active for at least 30 minutes every day: You can break that into 10- to 15-minute blocks, and even more activity may be better.
*Avoid sugary drinks and limit consumption of energy-dense foods:
*Eat more of a variety of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and legumes such as beans.
*Limit alcoholic drinks to two for men and one for women per day.
*Limit red meats (beef, pork, lamb) and avoid processed meats:
Limit consumption of salty foods and foods processed with sodium.
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