Julie has recently learned that she is genetically susceptible to breast cancer. She would like to learn ways to reduce her risk of breast cancer but also learn what she can do to lower her overall risk of cancer. Julie has talked to her doctor about what she can do and is also meeting with a registered dietitian to learn more about specific lifestyle and nutrition modifications that she can
make. Julie has a history of heavy drinking and consumes mostly processed foods, including refined grain products. She also enjoys drinking whole milk and eating red meat daily. Answer the following question(s) to help Julie start modifying her diet before she meets with the dietitian. Julie only likes a few types of fruits and vegetables. Which of the following strategies would be helpful for her to try and increase her fruit and vegetable intake?
A) Try and eat the fruits and vegetables she likes every day
B) Look for fruits and vegetables that are similar in flavor and texture to the ones she already likes
C) Take a multi-vitamin with essential antioxidants
D) Increase her intake of whole-grain products and not worry about adding more fruits and vegetables
E) a, b
E
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