Nutrition And Cancer

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In the typical American's diet, about 40 percent of calories come from fat. Some experts believe that amount should be reduced to 30 percent. For example, an average diet for a woman usually contains about 1,600 calories per day. If a woman chooses to reduce fat consumption to 30 percent of calories from fat, 480 calories would come from fat. An average diet for a man contains 2,400 calories per day. If a man chooses to reduce fat consumption to 30 percent of calories from fat, 720 calories would come from fat.

To reduce the fat in your diet, choose more often the lean cuts of beef, lamb, and pork and less often the high-fat cuts. Trim away all the fat you can see before you cook the meat and again before you eat it. If you eat luncheon and variety meats, choose those that are labeled "reduced fat content."

Meats provide necessary protein, vitamins, and minerals, especially iron and zinc. These nutrients are important components of a balanced diet to promote good health.

Choose more often poultry, such as chicken and turkey, and remove the skin and visible fat before cooking.

Choose more often fresh fish and shellfish, plain frozen seafoods without sauce, and canned fish packed in water rather than canned fish packed in oil or fried seafoods. Choose more often dry peas and beans and less often nuts and seeds. As snacks, choose more often fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables and air-popped popcorn and less often pastries and deep fried foods.

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