The National Cancer Policy Forum of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) has announced that the final Proceedings from its public workshop, Incorporating Weight Management and Physical Activity Throughout the Cancer Care Continuum are now available.
The workshop, held February 13-14, 2017, in Washington, D.C., highlighted the current evidence base, gaps in knowledge, and research needs on the associations among obesity, physical activity, weight management, and health outcomes for cancer survivors. Presentations and discussions also examined the effectiveness of interventions for promoting physical activity and weight management among people living with or beyond cancer, as well as opportunities and challenges for providing weight management and physical activity interventions to cancer survivors.
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Posted 2/12/18

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