especially vulnerable to kidney cancer. The prevention message: Maintain a healthy weight, and you’re less likely to get this disease.
Leukemias and Lymphomas
As with brain cancer, there’s no sign that these cancers of the blood have anything to do with a persons’ diet or exercise habits.
Lung Cancer
Obviously, smoking is the main cause of lung cancer, and the best thing you can do to avoid the disease is stay away from tobacco in all of its forms. That said, people who get their full share of fruits and vegetables seem to have some extra protection against the disease.
There used to be hope that antioxidant supplements could prevent lung cancer, but that hope has faded. Large studies have found that, among smokers, high doses of vitamin A and beta-carotene supplements may actually slightly increase the risk of lung cancer. In short, it’s probably better to get your antioxidants the natural way: with fruits and vegetables.
Oral and Esophageal Cancers
Drinking too much alcohol can increase your risk of oral and esophageal cancers, especially if you’re also a smoker. People who are overweight or who skimp on fruits and vegetables also seem to be at risk. Having just one or two drinks a day, maintaining a healthy weight, and eating plenty of produce will improve your odds.
Ovarian Cancer
It’s unclear if diet has any effect on the risk of