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What we choose to eat and drink directly affects our health and, ultimately, our longevity. By consuming more of some foods and drinks but restricting others, we can reduce the risks of developing diseases and conditions including cancer, osteoporosis, and anemia. (pg 218)

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By having a healthy, balanced diet you can reasonably expect to reduce your risk of developing cancer. However, there is increasingly strong scientific evidence that certain foods and drinks can cause or help to prevent, specific types of cancer. Harmful foods/drinks include saturated fats, alcohol, salt, and processed red meat. Helpful foods/drinks iclude fish oils and omega-3 fats, fruits, vegetables, and fiber. (Pg 218/219)

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Cancer is a hugely diverse range of diseases, and the causes and treatment of one type may be different from another. (pg 218)

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High fruit intake lowers the risk of developing upper gastrointestinal tract cancer, while both fruits and vegetables reduce the risk of developing bowel cancer. (Page 218)

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Increased fiber intake has been linked with a reduced chance of developing cancers including those of the bowel and liver. Fiber helps to keep your bowels moving, which may prevent the buildup of cancer-causing compounds. (pg 218)

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Salt intake has been linked to stomach cancer, mostly in part due to the damage it causes to the stomach lining, or because it males it more sensitive to other cancer-causing chemical. (Page 219)

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Even at moderate levels, alcohol increases the risk of several kinds of cancer including mouth, larynx, liver, esophagus, etc. (Page 219)

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Iron-deficiency anemia occurs when the body doesn't receive enough iron to produce enough red blood cells for healthy circulation. (Page 219)

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You can prevent the onset of amenia by including sufficient iron-rich food in your diet, as well as foods rich in vitamin B12 and B9. (pg 219)

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When bones do not take up or retain enough calcium, they can become weak, with the increased risk of fractures. (Page 219)