http://preventcancer.org/colorectal
has very good information about colon and rectal cancer. It informs the public about prevention and risk reduction, early detection with screening tests, and life styles and habits which contribute to or inhibit colorectal cancer. Please go to their site to learn what you can do to keep yourself as safe as possible. The American Dietetic Association (ADA) has great tips on the major food groups, eating right, and making easy, nutritious snacks and meals. You can access their information at
by selecting "Nutrition." The American Academy of Family Physicians also has some excellent advice on nutritional tips for improving your health at their site http://familydoctor.org/ by searching on "Nutrition." Printouts on both these topics will be available at the Denver Medical Library during the month of March.