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1
Q

Does obesity increase your risk of cancer

A

yes

2
Q

Does sedentary time increase your risk of cancer

A

yes

3
Q

Does salt increase your risk of cancer

A

yes

4
Q

Does fruit increase your risk of cancer

A

nope

5
Q

Which type of meat increases your chance of cancer? Red or white?

A

red meat

6
Q

what causes a small decrease in your chances of getting breast cancer

A

breast feeding

7
Q

what is the main factor used to decrease cancer chances

A

Lifestyle and Behaviour

8
Q

What are some examples of lifestyle and behavioural modifications

A

alcohol, body fatness, physical activity

9
Q

a high _____ diet has shown to decrease some cancer types

A

fibre

10
Q

high ____ levels have shown to decrease cancer risk

A

calcium

11
Q

what type of toast increases your risk of cancer

A

burnt toast (contains acrylamide)