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Effects of lifestyle choices
 
We all make choices every day about what we eat and drink, and how physically active we are.

And there is overwhelming evidence that the choices we make today can make a big difference to our cancer risk.

WCRF UK is committed to giving people the information they need so that when they make their daily choices, they are doing so based on the latest scientific evidence.

Click on the lifestyle choices listed below to find out what impact they can have on your risk of developing particular types of cancer later in life.

Alcohol

Allium vegetables

Body fatness

Breastfeeding

Calcium

Energy-dense food

Garlic

Folate

Fruit
Lycopene

Physical activity

Processed meat

Red meat

Salt and salty food

Selenium

Sugary drinks

Supplements

Vegetables (non-starchy)

Tobacco


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