1.Breast Cancer
It is the second most common tumor among women in the United States and the second leading cause of death among women, after lung cancer. Postmenopausal women who are overweight have a significantly increased risk of developing breast cancer. This is associated with excess fat leading to high levels of estrogen in the blood. Excessive alcohol consumption and inadequate intake of folic acid also increase the risk of breast cancer. Physical activity can reduce this risk.
2. Colon and rectal cancer
In the United States, the total number of deaths due to cancer is in the second place. Obesity is directly related to it, especially in men. A large intake of vegetables and fruits and coarse fiber cereals, reduce the intake of red meat and processed meat, proper intake of vitamin D and calcium, as well as strengthening daily physical exercise can reduce the risk of its occurrence. In addition, regular screening, timely detection and removal of intestinal adenomas (precancerous lesions) are also crucial.
3.Lung cancer
The number one cause of death from cancer in the United States. More than 85% of the cases are related to tobacco. Quitting smoking and consuming large amounts of vegetables and fruits can help reduce its occurrence. But be careful: excessive consumption of health food containing carotene and vitamin A will increase the risk of lung cancer in smokers.
4.Endometrial cancer
Endometrial cancer is the 4th most common cancer among women in the United States. Endometrial cancer is related to estrogen levels. The possibility of its occurrence can be reduced by exercising a lot, increasing the intake of vegetables, fruits, coarse fiber foods and legumes, and maintaining a healthy weight.
5.Kidney cancer
It accounts for 3% of cancer incidence and death in men and 2% in women. Directly related factors are obesity and smoking. Therefore, it is especially important to quit smoking and maintain a healthy weight.
6.Pancreatic cancer
It is the 4th leading cause of cancer death in the United States. Smoking, type 2 diabetes, excessive consumption of red meat and lack of physical activity are extremely relevant.
7.Cancer of the upper respiratory and digestive tracts
Alcohol abuse and smoking significantly increase the likelihood of oral cancer, throat cancer and esophageal cancer. Burning of the esophagus due to overheated diet can lead to chronic inflammation of the esophagus and eventually deteriorate into esophageal cancer. Changing bad eating habits, quitting smoking and drinking, reducing weight and eating more fresh vegetables and fruits can help reduce the risk of cancer.
8.Prostate cancer
The most common cancer among American men. Eating more tomatoes, cauliflower, beans and fish can help reduce the risk of its occurrence. The protective effects of vitamin E and selenium and the corresponding supplementary health food are not yet conclusive. Excessive calcium intake is associated with highly malignant prostate cancer, so excessive calcium intake or calcium supplementation is not recommended. In addition, statistics have found that overweight and obese prostate cancer patients have poor treatment effect.
9.Stomach cancer
It is the 4th most common cancer and the second most deadly cancer in the world. The occurrence of stomach cancer is mainly due to excessive intake of pickled foods and chronic gastritis and gastric ulcer caused by Helicobacter pylori infection.
10.Bladder cancer
It is related to smoking and certain chemical substances. Data show that consuming a lot of vegetables and fruits and drinking a lot of water can help reduce the risk of its occurrence.
Meanwhile, ovarian cancer and other malignant tumors such as brain tumors, lymphoma and leukemia have not been found to have significant correlation with nutrition, diet and weight.