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Diet and Physical Activity Guideline for Cancer Prevention

For the great majority of Americans who do not use tobacco, the most important modifiable determinants of cancer risk are weight control, dietary choices, and levels of physical activity. The American Cancer Society guideline reflects the most current scientific evidence related to dietary and activity patterns and cancer risk. 

American Cancer Society Guideline for Diet and Physical Activity for Cancer Prevention (2020)

The guideline focuses on recommendations for individual choices but also present recommendations for community action to create a supportive social and physical environment in which individuals have genuine opportunities to choose healthy behaviors. Full text of the current ACS guideline on diet and physical activity for cancer prevention is available here.

Quick Look: Chart of American Cancer Society Guideline for Diet and Physical Activity for Cancer Prevention

View a summary chart of current ACS recommendations for individual choices and community action.

For Your Patients: ACS Guideline for Diet and Physical Activity for Cancer Prevention

Review a consumer-friendly version of the American Cancer Society's diet and physical activity guideline for cancer prevention.

CA Patient Page

A reproducible Patient Page, “A healthy diet and physical activity can help reduce your cancer risk,” is available here.

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