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All women are at risk for breast cancer. About 90% of women who develop breast cancer do not have a family history of the disease.

Nutrition Guide

Eat a variety of healthful foods, with an emphasis on plant sources.

Eat five or more servings of a variety of vegetables and fruits each day.

Include vegetables and fruits at every meal and for snacks.

Eat a variety of vegetables and fruits.

Limit French fries, snack chips, and other fried vegetable products.

Choose 100% juice if you drink fruit or vegetable juices.

Choose whole grains in preference to processed (refined) grains and sugars.

Choose whole grain rice, bread, pasta, and cereals.

Limit consumption of refined carbohydrates, including pastries, sweetened cereals, soft drinks, and sugars.

Limit consumption of red meats, especially those high in fat and processed.

Choose fish, poultry, or beans as an alternative to beef, pork, and lamb.

When you eat meat, select lean cuts and smaller portions.

Prepare meat by baking, broiling, or poaching, rather than by frying or charbroiling.

Choose foods that help maintain a healthful weight.

When you eat away from home, choose food low in fat, calories, and sugar and avoid large portions.

Eat smaller portions of high-calorie foods. Be aware that “low fat” or “fat free” does not mean “low calorie” and those low-fat cakes, cookies, and similar foods are often high in calories.

Substitute vegetables, fruits, and other low-calorie foods for calorie-dense foods.

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