A nurse is educating a client about reducing her risk factors for the development of colorectal cancer. Which of the following lifestyle changes should the nurse recommend?

a. Increase in consumption of dairy products
b. Reduction in consumption of processed meats
c. Decrease in exposure to the sun
d. Increase in sedentary lifestyle


ANS: B
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.

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