STEPS TO CUT RISK BY 40%

1 Keep a healthy weight and don’t pile on pounds in adulthood

2 Be physically active – walk more, garden, do housework. Sit less and reduce screen time

3 Eat five portions of fruit and veg a day, particularly leafy and root vegetables, wholegrains, pulses and different-coloured fruit

4 Cut down fast food and processed foods high in fat, starches or sugars such as ready meals, snacks, desserts and sweets 5 Stay away from alcohol, which is linked to six cancers 6 Drink mostly water and unsweetened beverages

7 No more than three portions of red meat a week. Eat little, if any, processed meat

8 Avoid supplements – use diet alone to meet nutritional needs

9 Breastfeeding your baby is good for mother and child

10 Follow the recommendations if diagnosed with cancer too (after checking with your doctor) PS Experts also warned against smoking and too much sun but said it was common knowledge.