In this section you can learn more 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.
Here you can learn about American Cancer Society recommendations regarding body weight, nutrition, and physical activity. Learn how following these guidelines may help lower your risk for certain cancers. You can also find answers to common quesitons people have about food choices, physical activity, and dietary supplement use.
How much do lifestyle choices such as what we eat and how active we are affect our risk for cancer? Find out in this brief overview from our What Causes Cancer? section.
For most people, getting to a healthy weight and staying there can be a struggle. In this section you can find tips on making smart choices that can help you stay at a weight that's healthy for you.
Good health starts with good nutrition. Here you'll find tips and recipes to help you and your family make healthy food choices.
Being active is an important part of staying healthy, regardless of your age. It may also lower your risk for certain types of cancer. In this section we offer suggestions to help you get and stay active.
Do you want to be more active but just can’t seem to get yourself moving? Are you trying to eat better and maintain a healthy weight? This online program from the American Cancer Society will help get and keep you motivated to maintain a healthy lifestyle, which may help lower your risk of cancer.
In the American Cancer Society Powerful Choices podcast series, we’ll give you the information you need to make smart choices to improve your health and help reduce your cancer risk. You can watch the videos here or download them for free via Apple iTunes.
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