06/09/2021 Nutrition and Breast Cancer Risk Reduction

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Diet is thought to be partly responsible for about 30% to 40% of all cancers. But diet alone is unlikely to be the "cause"
or "cure" of cancer. Although more research needs to be done on diet and breast cancer, findings suggest that physical
activity, a healthy diet (particularly one low in fat and high in vegetables and fiber), and a healthy weight can help reduce
the risk of breast cancer or the cancer coming back.

In this section, you can learn about the following topics:

Can Food Reduce Your Risk of Breast Cancer?

Foods to Consider
Food Production and Safety 

For more information on how to reduce your risk of breast cancer, visit the Breastcancer.org Lower Your Risk section.

Expert Quote
"I believe wholeheartedly in my diet as a means of helping my body minimize the risk of cancer recurrence. I now
look at everything I eat in a very mindful way, asking myself, 'How does this food nourish me? How does it promote
my recovery?' By asking myself these questions, I am acknowledging that food nourishes both the body and the
soul."
 — Diana Dyer, M.S., RD

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