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
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Tackling obesity »Tackling obesity
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Improve public education, literacy & actions on obesity and nutrition »Improve public education, literacy & actions on obesity and nutrition
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Encourage individuals and families to make healthier choices »Encourage individuals and families to make healthier choices
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A healthier diet »A healthier diet
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WCRF & AICR Recommendations
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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
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2. Be physically active as part of everyday life »2. Be physically active as part of everyday life
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3. Limit consumption of energy-dense foods and avoid sugary drinks »3. Limit consumption of energy-dense foods and avoid sugary drinks
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4. Eat mostly foods of plant origin »4. Eat mostly foods of plant origin
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5. Limit intake of red meat and avoid processed meat »5. Limit intake of red meat and avoid processed meat
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6. Limit alcoholic drinks »6. Limit alcoholic drinks
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7. Limit consumption of salt, and avoid mouldy cereals or pulses »7. Limit consumption of salt, and avoid mouldy cereals or pulses
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8. Aim to meet nutritional needs through diet alone »8. Aim to meet nutritional needs through diet alone
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Increased risk of several cancers »Increased risk of several cancers
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