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Cancer of the colon or rectum (colorectal cancer) usually develops slowly, over several years. Excluding skin cancers, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in both men and women in the United States and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS). Still, the death rate from colorectal cancer has been dropping for the last 15 years because of better detection and treatment. Take this simple assessment to learn about your risks for colorectal cancer.
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How much fiber should you consume? Is there more than one kind of fiber? What foods contain fiber? Test your knowledge about fiber by taking the Big Fiber Quiz.
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What happens to that cheeseburger and fries (or, we hope, that whole wheat bread
and green salad) you had for lunch? During the digestive process, food is converted into
energy that's used by your body. Take this quiz to see how much you know about how digestion works.
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Test your knowledge of fevers and how to treat them.
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You hear a lot about fiber and why you need it. But what is it? Fiber is a term applied to
carbohydrates that cannot be digested. It is found in all plants that are eaten for food.
Learn more about
this important part of your diet by taking this quiz, based on information from Harvard School of Public Health.
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Cancers of the colon and rectum together are among the most common cancers
affecting Americans, according to the National Cancer Institute. They occur most often in people over 50 years
old. Test your knowledge of colorectal cancer by taking this multiple-choice quiz.
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