When a 25-year-old client asks the nurse how she can lower her risk of breast cancer, the nurse would suggest that the client
a. have a mammogram every 2 years.
b. increase her intake of leafy green vegetables.
c. increase her intake of vitamin C.
d. minimize intake of alcohol.
D
Alcohol intake is the best-established dietary risk factor for breast cancer in epidemiologic stu-dies. A positive correlation between the two has been established, and a moderate intake (two drinks per day) increases the risk of breast cancer by altering estrogen metabolism. Mammograms are a screening activity and do not reduce the risk of developing breast cancer. There are no studies that show a correlation between eating fruits and vegetables or intake of vitamin C and lowered risk.
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