2006 | Lawrence H. Kushi, ScD; Tim Byers, MD, MPH; Colleen Doyle, MS, RD; Elisa V. Bandera, MD, PhD; Marji McCullough, ScD, RD; Ted Gansler, MD, MBA; Kimberly S. Andrews; Michael J. Thun, MD, MS; and The American Cancer Society 2006 Nutrition and Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee
The American Cancer Society (ACS) publishes guidelines on nutrition and physical activity to reduce cancer risk, updated every five years. These guidelines are developed by a national panel of experts and are based on the most current scientific evidence. The guidelines emphasize the importance of maintaining a healthy weight, engaging in regular physical activity, and consuming a healthy diet. They recommend specific actions for individuals and communities to promote healthy behaviors. For individuals, the guidelines suggest balancing calorie intake with physical activity, avoiding excessive weight gain, and adopting a physically active lifestyle. For communities, the guidelines call for creating a supportive social environment that facilitates healthy food choices and physical activity. The guidelines also address specific cancers, such as breast, colon, and endometrial cancer, and provide recommendations for diet and physical activity to reduce risk. The ACS guidelines are consistent with other health organizations' guidelines and are designed to help individuals and communities make informed choices to reduce cancer risk.The American Cancer Society (ACS) publishes guidelines on nutrition and physical activity to reduce cancer risk, updated every five years. These guidelines are developed by a national panel of experts and are based on the most current scientific evidence. The guidelines emphasize the importance of maintaining a healthy weight, engaging in regular physical activity, and consuming a healthy diet. They recommend specific actions for individuals and communities to promote healthy behaviors. For individuals, the guidelines suggest balancing calorie intake with physical activity, avoiding excessive weight gain, and adopting a physically active lifestyle. For communities, the guidelines call for creating a supportive social environment that facilitates healthy food choices and physical activity. The guidelines also address specific cancers, such as breast, colon, and endometrial cancer, and provide recommendations for diet and physical activity to reduce risk. The ACS guidelines are consistent with other health organizations' guidelines and are designed to help individuals and communities make informed choices to reduce cancer risk.