Research indicates that physical activity, weight control, and a healthydiet canprevent approximately one-third of the most common cancers that occur intheUnited States. Changing the AmericanPlate to Lower Cancer Risk: What Do WeSay? offers a practical, hands-on overview of the impact oflifestyle on cancer riskand what people can do to lower their risk. The DVD also reviewsresearch-validatedmessages about reducing cancer risk that are appropriate for thegeneral public, as well as for cancer survivors.
Among topics covered:
Among topics covered:
- Be as lean as possible without becoming underweight
- Physical activity & reduced risk
- Recommendation: to promote a healthy weight
- Dietary strategy: putting together the pieces
- Limit red meats and avoid processed meat
- If consumed at all, limit alcoholic drinks to two for men and one for women a day
- Limit consumption of salty foods and foods processed with salt
- What about supplements?
- Special recommendations
- Sharing the message
- The new American plate
- Lots of good news
