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Dietary recommendations to decrease cancer risk include:
a. vitamin D supplements
b. limiting red meat
c. a low-fat diet
d. energy-dense foods
Answer
b. limiting red meat
Rationale:
Recommendations for decreasing cancer risk include limiting consumption of red meats and avoiding processed meats.
Reference:
Yarbro, C.H., Wujcik, D., & Gobel, B.H. (Eds.). (2018). Cancer nursing: Principles and practice (8th ed.). Jones and Bartlett Learning. Pg. 84-85.