March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the US. Obesity is one of the many lifestyle factors associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer.

AICR’S latest report on colorectal cancer found that eating fiber-rich foods, exercising regularly and maintaining a healthy weight can lower your risk. Eating high amounts of red and processed meat, drinking excess alcohol and carrying extra body fat were all linked to a higher risk.