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Diet, Physical Activity, and Healthy Living

Learn 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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American Cancer Society Guideline for Diet And Physical Activity for Cancer Prevention

Find out what the American Cancer Society recommends regarding body weight, nutrition, and physical activity. Learn how following these recommendations may help lower your risk for certain cancers. 

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Body Weight and Cancer Risk

Learn more about body weight, cancer risk, and how to calculate your BMI.

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Learn about Lifetyle and Cancer Risk

How much do lifestyle choices such as what we eat and how active we are affect our risk for cancer?

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Make Healthy Choices

Here you'll find tips and recipes to help you and your family make healthy food choices, as well as suggestions to help you get and stay active.

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Videos, Quizzes, & Calculators

Find resources and tools to help you eat healthy and get active.

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