WCRF & AICR Recommendations
Recommendations from the World Cancer Research Fund and the American Institute for Cancer Research on food, nutrition, physical activity, and the prevention of cancer.
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Tackling obesity in the UK »Tackling obesity in the UK
Tackling obesity »Tackling obesity
Improve public education, literacy & actions on obesity and nutrition »Improve public education, literacy & actions on obesity and nutrition
Encourage individuals and families to make healthier choices »Encourage individuals and families to make healthier choices
A healthier diet »A healthier diet
WCRF & AICR Recommendations
1. Be as lean as possible within the normal range of body weight »1. Be as lean as possible within the normal range of body weight
2. Be physically active as part of everyday life »2. Be physically active as part of everyday life
3. Limit consumption of energy-dense foods and avoid sugary drinks »3. Limit consumption of energy-dense foods and avoid sugary drinks
4. Eat mostly foods of plant origin »4. Eat mostly foods of plant origin
5. Limit intake of red meat and avoid processed meat »5. Limit intake of red meat and avoid processed meat
6. Limit alcoholic drinks »6. Limit alcoholic drinks
7. Limit consumption of salt, and avoid mouldy cereals or pulses »7. Limit consumption of salt, and avoid mouldy cereals or pulses
8. Aim to meet nutritional needs through diet alone »8. Aim to meet nutritional needs through diet alone
Increased risk of several cancers »Increased risk of several cancers
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