Eat a diet high in fiber from fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes
Limit red meat (beef, pork, lamb)
Avoid or limit processed meats (bacon, sausage, deli meats)
Maintain a healthy body weight
Be physically active regularly
Don’t smoke
Limit alcohol
Choose calcium- and vitamin D–rich foods if appropriate for you
If you drink alcohol, limit to recommended guidelines
Follow recommended colorectal cancer screening schedules
Talk to a clinician about earlier or more frequent screening if you have higher risk (family history, inherited syndromes, prior polyps, inflammatory bowel disease)
Manage diabetes and other metabolic conditions
Consider aspirin or other preventive medications only if recommended by a clinician based on your risk and bleeding potential
Avoid unnecessary long-term use of hormone therapy; discuss risks with a clinician
Stay up to date with preventive care and follow-up after abnormal test results