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More information from your American Cancer Society

The following related information may also be helpful to you. These materials may be ordered from our toll-free number, 1-800-227-2345.

American Cancer Society Guidelines on Nutrition and Physical Activity for Cancer Prevention (also available in Spanish)

Low-Fat Foods

Nutrition and Physical Activity During and After Cancer Treatment: Answers to Common Questions

The following books are available from The American Cancer Society. Call us at 1-800-227-2345 to ask about costs or to place your order.

American Cancer Society Complete Guide to Nutrition for Cancer Survivors

What to Eat During Cancer Treatment

National organizations and Web sites*

Along with the American Cancer Society, other sources of information and support include:

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly the American Dietetic Association)
Toll-free number: 1-800-877-1600
Web site: www.eatright.org

American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR)
Toll-free number: 1-800-843-8114
Web site: www.aicr.org

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Toll-free number: 1-800-232-4636 (1-800-CDC-INFO)
Home page: www.cdc.gov
Overweight and obesity page: www.cdc.gov/obesity/

Office of the Surgeon General
Home page: www.surgeongeneral.gov
Call to Action on Overweight and Obesity: www.surgeongeneral.gov/topics/obesity

*Inclusion on this list does not imply endorsement by the American Cancer Society.

No matter who you are, we can help. Contact us anytime, day or night, for cancer-related information and support. Call us at 1-800-227-2345 or visit www.cancer.org.


Last Medical Review: 03/29/2011
Last Revised: 01/13/2012

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