Research
Micronutrients & recovery
Insufficient whole grain intake is the single largest dietary contributor to preventable cancer cases, followed by low dairy intake and high processed meat consumption.
Aim for 3 servings of whole grains daily. This specific factor contributes to the highest number of preventable cancer cases. Ensure at least half of your grain intake is whole grains, as recommended by federal guidelines.
GoodSupportsHIGH confidence
Insufficient whole grain intake accounted for the largest number and proportion of cancer cases in 2015 (n ¼ 27 763, 1.8%), followed by insufficient dairy intake (n ¼ 17 962, 1.2%); high processed meat intake (n ¼ 14 524, 1.0%)
Why this rating
Based on meta-analyses of prospective cohort studies with limited bias.
Source
Preventable Cancer Burden Associated With Poor Diet in the United States
Fang Fang Zhang et al. · JNCI Cancer Spectrum · 2019
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