Nutritional Recommendations

• Be as lean as possible without becoming overweight.
• Be physically active for at least 30 minutes every day.
• Avoid sugary drinks.  Limit consumption of energy dense foods (particularly processed foods high in added sugar, low in fiber, or high in fat).
• Eat a variety of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and legumes, such as beans.
• Limit consumption of red meats (such as beef, pork, and lamb) and avoid processed meats.
• If consumed at all, limit alcoholic drinks to two for men and one for women a day.
• Limit consumption of salty foods and foods processed with salt (sodium).
• Do not use supplements to protect against cancer.
• After treatment, cancer survivors should follow nutritional recommendations for cancer prevention.