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

Question

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. What should Julie do first in her attempt to reduce her breast cancer risk?
A) Start eating 5-9 servings of fruits and vegetables every day
B) Gradually switch to drinking skim milk
C) Stop eating red meat every day and only have it once in a while
D) Switch to 100% whole grain products instead of refined grain products
E) Whichever of the above behaviors would be the easiest and most realistic for Julie to adhere to

Answer 1

E