Obesity and Breast Cancer Risk

A recent study of more than 44,000 shows that women who gain weight as adults have a higher risk of breast cancer. In fact, the more weight a woman gained the more her risk for breast cancer increased. While breast cancer has a genetic component, it is becoming more obvious that obesity increases breast cancer risk. Read about obesity and breast cancer.

This link between obesity and breast cancer is just one more reason that overweight and obese women need to cut their calories, get exercising and get healthy. Use my Body Mass Index Calculator to find out if you are at a healthy weight.

One way to watch your weight is to add more fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet. Not only are fresh fruits and vegetables lower in calories, they are high in anti-oxidants and phytochemicals that may decrease the risks of certain cancers and chronic diseases.

Breast cancer isn't the only disease that is linked with obesity. Diseases that kill both men and women like diabetes, cardiovascular disease and other cancers such as colon cancer, endometrial cancer and kidney cancer are have higher risks associated with obesity.

Poll: What is your favorite vegetable?

• Green beans
• Carrots
• Potatoes
• Broccoli
• Cauliflower
• Squash
• Sweet Potatoes
• Peas
• Tomatoes
• Something else
• View Poll Results

Related Articles:

• Beta-cryptoxanthin In Fruits And Vegetables May Cut Arthritis Risk
• Berries For Good Health
• Carrots May Prevent Cancer
• Shed Extra Pounds With These Fresh Juice Combos
• Breast Cancer Risks