Julie has a family history of colon cancer.She would like to learn ways to reduce her risk of colon cancer and lower her overall risk of cancer.Julie has talked to her doctor about what she can do and is also meeting with a registered dietitian to learn more about specific lifestyle and nutrition modifications that she can make.Julie has a history of heavy drinking and consumes mostly processed foods,including refined grain products.The only vegetable she consumes is lettuce.On weekends she enjoys grilling meats on the barbeque grill.Answer the following questions to help Julie with some lifestyle modifications,including dietary changes,before she meets with the dietitian.
-In addition to the lack of vegetables and fruits in her diet,Julie's diet also lacks _____,which can help reduce her cancer risk. a variety of vegetables and fruits

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Julie's diet lacks a variety of vegetables and fruits, which can help reduce her cancer risk. Adding a range of colorful fruits and vegetables to her diet can provide her with important nutrients, antioxidants, and fiber that can help protect against cancer.

Julie Has a Family History of Colon Cancer