Julie Has a Family History of Colon Cancer

Julie has a family history of colon cancer. She wants to learn ways to reduce her risk of colon cancer and lower her overall risk of cancer. Julie consults her dietitian to know what she can do to prevent the risk of cancer. She is also meeting a registered dietitian to learn more about specific lifestyle and nutrition modifications. Julie is an alcoholic and mostly consumes processed foods, including refined grain products. The only vegetable she consumes is lettuce. On weekends, she consumes grilled and processed meats. Answer the following questions to help Julie with some lifestyle modifications, including dietary changes, before she consults the dietitian.
What should Julie do first in her attempt to reduce her risk of all types of cancer?

A) Consume five or more servings of fruits and vegetables daily.
B) Add skim milk to her diet.
C) Eliminate red meat.
D) Continue to consume three to four servings of refined grains per day.
E) Avoid grilling any food.