After seeing a public education program on the need for screening colonoscopy and the dangers of colorectal cancer,an older friend asks the nurse,"I'm really scared of getting cancer.What can I do to avoid that kind of cancer?" Which of the following recommendations should be made by the nurse?

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Obesity,physical inactivity,smoking,heavy alcohol consumption,a diet high in red or processed meats,and insufficient intake of fruits and vegetables are risk factors for colorectal cancer.Getting an adequate amount of sleep is not a risk factor for the development of colorectal cancer.

After Seeing a Public Education Program on the Need for Screening