Cancer Prevention Guidelines

Earlier this month, the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) published a review of research on cancer prevention with ten evidence-based recommendations for reducing cancer risk.  Their 34 page brochure is offered to those health conscious individuals on how to apply these recommendations to their everyday lives.

Developed over five years and through the work of many teams of experts, researchers and focus groups, this 517 page report includes data analysis, graphs and tables with extensive foot notes.  The 34 page brochure serves as the “Cliff Notes” version of this extensive study. 

The AIRC report found convincing evidence that body fat is directly linked to six cancers including colorectal and post-menopausal breast cancer.  The first three recommendations advise people to stay lean and suggest the ways to stop weight gain.  

To stopweight gain, which will in-turn decrease cancer, the report advocates increased physical activity and a diet based on low-energy-dense foods such as vegetables, fruits and beans.  Also, it reports that by increasing your physical activity, you will reduce cancer risk directly by lowering hormone levels.  A diet high in plant products also provides the compounds used to repair cell damage –so the combination of eating well and exercising is a powerful way to fight cancer. 

The three main recommendations in the free brochure include

• Weight - aim to be a healthy weight throughout life
• Diet - choose mostly plant foods, limit red and avoid processed meat
• Physical Activity - be physically active every day in any way for 30 minutes or more

To receive your free brochure visit the American Institute for Cancer Research Website. 

Add comment November 20th, 2007