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Julie Has a Family History of Colon Cancer

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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.
-Julie should exclude excessive intake of _____ to reduce her cancer risk.


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Glycoproteins

Proteins that have carbohydrate groups attached to the polypeptide chain, playing crucial roles in cell-cell interactions and immune function.

Phospholipid Bilayer

The fundamental structure of a cell membrane, composed of two layers of phospholipids, with hydrophobic tails facing inward and hydrophilic heads facing outward.

Cholesterol

A type of lipid molecule that is essential for the formation of cell membranes, certain hormones, and Vitamin D.

Receptor Proteins

Proteins located on the surface of cells or within cells that bind to specific molecules, leading to a cellular response.

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