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Cancer is the No. 2 cause of death in the US, second only to heart disease. Some cases of cancer are out of our control, but eating specific things ups the risk of developing some deadly cancers.

*Eating too much sweet stuff can not only lead to diabetes, but actively damage your cells and increase your risk of developing cancer. Sugar may fuel tumor growth in the body because cancer loves to use sugar as fuel.

*Salt-cured fish is high in nitrates and nitrites known carcinogens in animals that may also cause cancer in humans. The chemical compounds can damage DNA, leading to head and neck cancer. Eating lots of pickled foods can also increase your risk of stomach cancer.

*The World Health Organization says Processed meats like hot dogs, ham, bacon, and sausage can cause cancer. That's because the meat has been treated in some way to preserve or flavor it, such as by salting, curing, fermenting, or smoking.

*Obesity can put you at increased risk of developing types of cancers including breast, colon, rectum, esophagus, kidney, and pancreas.

*Any food that comes in a crinkly plastic wrapper, is industrially sealed, and is designed to last for months without spoiling may be a quick on-the-go fix for a hunger pang, but it's also most likely increasing your risk of cancer.

But there are things you can do to reduce your risk. Prevention includes eating healthy foods and getting enough physical activity, both of which not only help people maintain a healthy weight and reduce their chances of developing some of those cancers, but can also ward off depression and boost your mood, too.