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<p>An assessment of dieting and risk of breast cancer has not been undertaken. However,
the Committee on the Medical Aspects of Food and Nutrition Policy concluded in 1995
that greater adiposity, particularly central adiposity, and weight gain during adulthood,
increase the risk of post-menopausal breast cancer. This can be viewed at the following
link:</p><p><a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/743526/Nutritional_Aspects_of_the_Development_of_Cancer__1995_.pdf"
target="_blank">https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/743526/Nutritional_Aspects_of_the_Development_of_Cancer__1995_.pdf</a></p><p>This
conclusion has been supported by high quality systematic reviews and international
organisations such as the World Cancer Research Fund. This can be viewed at the following
link:</p><p><a href="https://www.wcrf.org/dietandcancer/breast-cancer" target="_blank">https://www.wcrf.org/dietandcancer/breast-cancer</a></p><p>The
Government advises that having a healthy lifestyle, which includes maintaining a healthy
weight, being physically active and having healthy, balanced diet, can reduce the
risk of certain types of cancer, including breast cancer.</p><p> </p>
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