A 44-year-old patient is concerned about colorectal cancer because of a change in bowel habits. Which of the following is a risk factor for colorectal cancer?
a. vegetarian diet c. body mass index of 32
b. alcohol intake of one beer every night d. marathon runner
C
Risk factors for colorectal cancer include: 1) over 50 years of age; 2) family history of colorectal cancer or polyps; 3) personal history of adenomatous polyps or colorectal cancer; 4) personal history of chronic inflammatory bowel disease; 5) personal history of endometrial, breast, or ovarian cancer; 6) lack of physical activity; 7) low fruit and vegetable intake or high-fat diet; 8) obesity; 9) moderate to heavy alcohol intake; 10) tobacco use; 11) Ashkenazi Jewish descent; 12) family history of a hereditary colorectal cancer syndrome. This patient has the risk factor of obesity with a BMI of 32 . A BMI of 30 to 34.9 is considered obese.
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