Health Tip: Take Steps Against Colon Polyps

(HealthDay News) -- Polyps in the colon may be benign, cancerous or pre-cancerous. In any case, there are steps you can take to help prevent them.

The U.S. National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse offers these suggestions:

• Cut back on fatty foods.
• Up your intake of fruits and vegetables.
• Avoid smoking and drinking alcohol.
• Get exercise on most days of the week.
• Maintain a healthy body weight.
• Eat foods that are rich in calcium.