Julie Has a Family History of Colon Cancer

question 62

Multiple Choice

Julie has a family history of colon cancer.She would like to learn ways to reduce her risk of colon cancer and 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 make.Julie has a history of heavy drinking and consumes mostly processed foods,including refined grain products.The only vegetable she consumes is lettuce.On weekends she enjoys grilling meats on the barbeque grill.Answer the following questions to help Julie with some lifestyle modifications,including dietary changes,before she meets with the dietitian.
-What should Julie do first in her attempt to reduce her risk of all types of cancer?

• A)Consume five or more serving of fruits and vegetables daily
• B)Add skim milk to her diet.
• C)Eliminate red meat.
• D)Continue to get three to four servings of refined grains per day.
• E)Avoid grilling any food.

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Definitions:

Average Expenditure Curve

Supply curve representing the price per unit that a firm pays for a good.

Substitution Effect

The change in consumption resulting from a change in price, causing consumers to substitute cheaper goods for more expensive ones.

Wage

Monetary compensation paid by an employer to an employee in exchange for work performed, typically calculated on an hourly, daily, or piecework basis.

Leisure

Time spent away from work and essential domestic activities, often used for relaxation, hobbies, and personal enjoyment.