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Diet Some evidence suggests a specific link between diet and breast cancer. Studies show that breast cancer is more common in populations that consume a high-fat diet than in populations that consume a low-fat diet, rich in fruits and vegetables. However, it is not yet known whether a diet low in fat will actually prevent breast cancer. The Women's Health Initiative, a project of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), 70,000 women over age 50 are enrolled in a series of clinical studies to measure the effectiveness of prevention strategies for coronary heart disease, cancer, and osteoporosis. Strategies under study include a low-fat diet (less than 20 percent of calories from fat) and calcium plus vitamin D supplements, along with hormone replacement therapy. Lifestyle Scientific evidence suggests that up to one-third of the 564,800 cancer deaths expected to occur in the United States this year are related to poor nutrition or insufficient physical activity. Even moderate exercise can create positive health benefits such as avoiding obesity and improve heart health. Individuals need to strive to incorporate exercise into their lifestyle. Another important step for not only breast cancer prevention, but also many different types of cancer is quitting smoking.
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