| Nutritional Strategies to Prevent Colon Cancer |
| Nutrient |
Common Diet Sources |
Dose Recommended |
| Calcium |
dairy products, dried beans, broccoli |
1000-1500 mg/day |
| Folic Acid |
spinach, roasted almonds, citrus fruits
& juices, fortified cereals, asparagus |
0.5-1 mg/day |
| Vitamin D |
salmon, fortified milk, eggs, shrimp |
400IU/day |
| Selenium |
meats, fish, grains |
200-400ug/day |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids |
tuna, salmon, sardines |
2-4g/day |
| Fiber |
whole grains, legumes, wheat bran, nuts,
barley, beans |
20-30g/day |
| Vegetables & Fruits |
cabbage, broccoli, tomatoes, cantaloupe, blueberries, citrus
fruits |
5-10 servings per day |
We also recommend:
- Limit fat/calorie intake
- Avoid tobacco
- Exercise regularly
- Consider taking an Aspirin daily
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