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SECTION I: EARLY COLORECTAL CANCER
Chapter Recommendations Level of evidence Practice recommendation Refs
2 PRIMARY PREVENTION Cancer Adenoma Cancer Adenoma
Should physical activity
and weight control be
advised to reduce the risk
of Colorectal Cancer?
“Engage in moderate to
vigorous physical activity
for 30–60 minutes/day, and
avoid excessive weight
gain.
Weight should be
maintained in the healthy
weight range of BMI.”
Should alcohol intake be
restricted to reduce
Colorectal Cancer risk?
“Alcohol consumption
should be limited or
avoided. For people who
do drink alcohol,
recommended amounts for
men are no more than 2
standard drinks per day
and for women no more
than one standard drink a
day.”
Does smoking tobacco
increase the risk of
Colorectal Cancer?
“Avoid tobacco smoking.”
Should energy intake be
restricted to reduce
Colorectal Cancer risk?
“Limit energy intake in most
men to