At the completion of a dietary history the nurse is concerned that a patient is at risk for developing cancer. Which food habit does the patient have that causes the nurse to have this concern?
Select all that apply.
1. eats red meat 5 times a week
2. drinks 6 cups of coffee every day
3. has a salad every evening with dinner
4. prefers fried fish and chicken over baked
5. orders a deli sandwich for lunch every day
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 4, 5
A diet that is high in red meat and saturated fat appears to increase the risk for cancer. Both regular and decaffeinated coffee are believed to increase cancer risk. Repeatedly using fat to fry foods at high temperatures produces high levels of polycyclic hydrocarbons, which increase cancer risk considerably. Some foods are considered genotoxic, such as the nitrosamines and nitrous indoles found in preserved meats and pickled, salted foods. Vegetables, fruits, fiber, folate, and calcium may be protective against cancer.
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