Primary prevention is the most cost-effective long-term strategy for reducing breast cancer occurrence. Lifestyle education centered on the 2018 American Institute for Cancer Research Cancer Prevention Recommendations, offered as a package, should be a core component of routine patient visits. The key components of the recommendations include maintenance of a normal weight; following a low-fat, whole-food, plant-predominant diet rich in whole grains, fruit, and vegetables; regular physical activity; and alcohol avoidance.
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