Vital information for the reduction of bowel cancer in New Zealand has been revealed in a first of its kind study.
The University of Otago study reveals eating dairy and a low-fat diet can reduce the risk of bowel cancer in New Zealand populations.
The four-year study concluded that higher than average consumption of lamb, pork and bread, along with processed meats, was associated with an increased risk of the disease.
An "average" consumption is about three servings a week.