NCI Dietary Guidelines

National Cancer Institute Dietary Guidelines

The National Cancer Institute has published dietary guidelines for the public. They are geared to cancer prevention but also are consistent with the USDA/DHHS Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The NCI Dietary Guidelines are:

• Reduce fat intake to 30 percent of calories or less.
  
  
• Increase fiber to 20-30 grams/day with an upper limit of 35 grams.
  
  
• Include a variety of fruits and vegetables in the daily diet.
  
  
• Avoid obesity.
  
  
• Consume alcoholic beverages in moderation, if at all.
  
  
• Minimize consumption of salt-cured, salt-pickled, and smoked foods.