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Diet and Physical Activity

Get the facts on how diet, physical activity, excess body weight, and alcohol use may affect your risk of cancer.

Diet and Physical Activity: What's the Cancer Connection?

How much do lifestyle choices such as what we eat and how active we are affect our risk for cancer? Find out in this brief overview


Body Weight and Cancer Risk

Being overweight or obese can have far-reaching health consequences, including raising your risk for certain types of cancer. Learn more about the link between body weight and cancer here.

Alcohol and Cancer

Most people know that heavy alcohol use can cause health problems. But many people may not be aware that alcohol use can increase their cancer risk. Find out more about the link between alcohol and cancer here.

Eat Healthy and Get Active

After learning about the links between diet, physical activity, and cancer, we invite you to explore the content in the Stay Healthy section of our site. Here you can learn more about the benefits of good nutrition, regular physical activity, and staying at a healthy weight. We also offer guidance and tips to help you choose healthier options.


 
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