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Question: Do we get cancer from what we eat?
Answer: Certain eating patterns can increase or decrease your risk for cancer. The high-fat, low-fiber diet common in developed countries may play a role in about a third of all cancers. The American Cancer Society (ACS) recommends a healthy eating pattern than includes a variety of fruits and vegetables as well as whole grains. ACS recommends that people limit or not eat red and processed meat, sugar-sweetened drinks, highly processed foods, and alcohol. It's also important to stay at a healthy body weight. Ask your provider what a healthy weight is for you.
(Source: University of Rochester Medical Center, 03 Aug 2025)
Source Link: https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/encyclopedia/content?contenttypeid=35&contentid=FAQGeneralCancer