On June 9, the American Cancer Society (ACS) released updated recommendations for diet and physical activity for cancer prevention. The ACS guideline was last updated in 2012. Changes to the guideline reflect the latest evidence on the impact of lifestyle on cancer risk. Approximately, 18 percent of all cancer cases in the U.S. are related to a combination of diet and physical activity factors, the ACS states.
The new guideline includes recommendations for more physical activity, eating less (or no) processed and red meat, and avoiding alcohol or drinking less.
The updated American Cancer Society Guideline for Diet and Physical Activity for Cancer Prevention was published online on June 9, in CA: A Journal for Cancer Clinicians.
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Posted 6/9/2020
