Answer to Question 1
Vitamin D supplementation may be recommended to meet normal serum levels
Answer to Question 2
General:
- Avoid sugary drinks
- Limit consumption of processed foods high in sugar and fat
- Eat more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes
- Limit red meat and processed-meat consumption
- Limit alcohol to no more than 1 or 2 drinks per day for women and men, respectively.
- Limit salt consumption
Breast Cancer:
- Vitamin D intake to meet normal serum vitamin D levels (not < 20 ng/mL)
- Avoid/limit red meat consumption
- Consumption of fish containing -3 fatty acids
- Minimize alcohol intake
- Increase fruits, vegetables, fiber, and polyphenol/phyto-estrogen-rich foods may help prevent breast cancer