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Eat Right Articles on Cancer.org
The Power of Fruits and Vegetables
Learn how to fit at least five servings of cancer-fighting fruits and vegetables into your day—including quick, tasty snacks.
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Choices for Good Health: Guidelines for Nutrition and Physical Activity for Cancer Prevention [PDF]
There’s no doubt about it: Eating a diet made up of mostly vegetables, fruits, and whole grains is good for your health and can help reduce cancer risk.
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News from the ACS News Center
Report: Over 100,000 Cancers Linked to Excess Body Fat
Researchers have known being overweight puts people at an increased risk of some types of cancer. New data highlights the extent of the problem.

FDA Approves New Leukemia Drug
This week the FDA granted fast-track approval of ofatumumab (Arzerra) for the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).

ACS Report Addresses Environmental Pollutants and Cancer Risk
A new report clarifies the Society's role in understanding the impact of environmental carcinogens on cancer risk.

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Take Control of Your Weight
Learn to control calories and portion sizes, make recipes leaner, and eat light in a restaurant. Also find snack and meal ideas and calculate your calorie needs

Controlling Portion Sizes

 The recommended portion size for meat is 3 ounces: the size of a deck of cards. But you wouldn't know it from the huge portions now common. Control food portions for a great start for weight loss.
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Snacks and Dashboard Dining

 See delicious new ideas for snacks and portable foods that are not high in calories.
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Restaurant Eating Tips

 Find the best menu choices, ordering tips, hidden calories, fast food fixes, lighter Mexican and Italian dishes, and more.
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