Colon Cancer: What You Can Do to Prevent It
Source: www.dairycouncilofca.org
Topic: Colon/rectum
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Sort Desciption: high-fat foods can help prevent colon cancer. ... milk and milk products against colon. cancer. ... dairy foods may protect against colon cancer, studies ...
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Drink low-fat or fat-free milk instead of soda. Add grated cheese to baked potatoes. Use yogurt as a dip for raw vegetables. Eat yogurt for a mid-afternoon snack. Add a slice of low-fat mozzarella cheese to sandwiches. Add low-fat milk instead of water to soups, sauces, gravies and hot cocoa mix. Grate low-fat cheese in salads and soups. Order a latte instead of plain coffee. Make a smoothie with fruit, yogurt and juice. Top pancakes and waffles with yogurt. Here are a few quick and easy ways to add dairy products to your diet: Colon Cancer: What You Can Do to Prevent It For questions or comments please contact us at: info@dairycouncilofca.org Colon Cancer: Who has it? About 149,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with colorectal cancer each year, making it the third most common cancer in the U.S. and causing an estimated 55,170 deaths. Approximately six percent of all adultsor one in 17 peoplein the U.S. will develop colon or rectal cancer in their lifetime. Cancers of the colon and rectum are just as common in women as in men. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths. What are the risk factors for colon cancer? Age: The chance of developing colorectal cancer increases after age 50. Hereditary factors: People with a personal or family history of colorectal cancer, polyps or bowel disease (ulcerative colitis or Crohns disease) are at increased risk. Environmental factors: A diet high in fat, lack of ...
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