Energy Balance
- Striking a Healthy Energy Balance 1
This edition of BenchMarks sheds some light on the complexities of energy balance and cancer.
Weight and Obesity
- Obesity and Cancer Risk 2
A fact sheet that summarizes research on the potential link between obesity and cancer risk. - Obesity and Weight Gain Linked to Prostate Cancer Mortality 3
A study in the Feb. 15, 2007, issue of the journal Cancer shows that obese men are more likely to die from prostate cancer than men of normal weight, though no more likely to actually develop the disease. - Cancer Trends Progress Report: Weight 4
This section of the Cancer Trends Progress Report focuses on the relationship between overweight and obesity and cancer risk. - Risk Factor Monitoring and Methods Branch: Weight, Height & Related Measures 5
The Risk Factor Monitoring Methods Branch (RFMMB) is part of the Applied Research Program within NCI's Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences. RFMMB supports research related to improving the assessment and monitoring of population changes in height, weight, body fat distribution, and body composition in national, regional, and at-risk subpopulations in the United States. - Obesity Research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) 6
This Web site has information about NIH-supported research to facilitate progress toward obesity prevention and treatment. - We Can! 7
We Can! or "Ways to Enhance Children's Activity & Nutrition" is a national program designed for families and communities to help children maintain a healthy weight.
Physical Activity
- Physical Activity and Cancer 8
A fact sheet about research on the role of physical activity in reducing cancer risk. - Strenuous Long-Term Physical Activity Lowers Risk of Breast Cancer 9
Strenuous long-term physical activity decreases a woman's risk of invasive and in situ breast cancer, according to the February 26, 2007, Archives of Internal Medicine. - Studies Suggest Exercise Improves Colorectal Cancer Outcomes 10
The results of two new prospective, observational studies offer compelling evidence to suggest that regular physical activity in the months following treatment may decrease the risk of cancer recurrence and death from colorectal cancer, according to the Aug. 1, 2006, issue of the Journal of Clinical Oncology. - Health Behaviors Research Branch 11
Part of the Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences, this branch supports research on cancer prevention behaviors and outcomes, and it provides leadership in these areas by focusing research on effective multi-level influences and approaches to individual, relational, environmental, and community-based interventions. - Risk Factor Monitoring and Methods Branch: Physical Activity 12
The Risk Factor Monitoring and Methods Branch (RFMMB) is part of the Applied Research Program within NCI's Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences. This Web site provides information about monitoring and assessing physical activity within national, regional, and at-risk subpopulations in the United States. Accurate assessment of physical activity is important to understanding the relationship between physical activity and cancer. - Cancer Control PLANET: Physical Activity 13
Physical Activity: 5 Steps to Effective Cancer Control Planning. - HHS: smallstep.gov 14
Small steps to better health, including dietary and physical activity changes. - CDC: Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity 15
Physical activity and good nutrition are key factors in leading a healthy lifestyle and reducing chronic illnesses.
Diet
- Reduced Levels of Fat in the Diet May Decrease the Risk of Breast Cancer Recurrence According to New Clinical Trial 16
Postmenopausal women who reduce their consumption of dietary fat and have been treated for early-stage breast cancer may reduce their chances for breast cancer recurrence or a second breast cancer, according to results from the Women's Intervention Nutrition Study (WINS). WINS was the first large-scale randomized trial to show that a change in diet can improve breast cancer outcomes in women who are receiving conventional treatment for early-stage breast cancer. - Extra Fruits and Vegetables Don't Cut Risk of Further Breast Cancer: Results of the WHEL Study 17
In the WHEL study, a diet high in fruits, vegetables, and fiber and somewhat lower in fat did not protect early-stage breast cancer survivors from further breast cancer, nor did it help them live longer, according to the July 18, 2007, Journal of the American Medical Association. - Fruits & Veggies Matter 18
This Web site supports the "Fruits and Veggies - More Matters" initiative, which encourages the consumption of fruits and vegetables for improved public health. CDC developed and maintains the site in partnership with NCI and others. - Down Home Healthy Cooking: Recipes and Tips for Healthy Cooking 19
Cookbook that presents traditional soul food recipes with a healthy twist. Developed for African Americans who are at higher risk from diet-related chronic diseases. Full of simple tips for tasty and nutritious dishes. - Modifiable Risk Factors Branch 20
Part of the Epidemiology and Genetics Research Program within NCI's Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences, the Modifiable Risk Factors Branch leads and supports research to study determinants of cancer susceptibility and risk. One area of research focuses on diet and nutrition and cancer. - Lifestyle and Preventing Cancer 21
Information from NCI's Division of Cancer Prevention about how a number of lifestyle factors, such as diet, food, nutrition, smoking, and other factors, influence cancer risk. - Health Behaviors Research Branch 11
Part of the Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences, this branch supports research on cancer prevention behaviors and outcomes, and it provides leadership in these areas by focusing research on effective multi-level influences and approaches to individual, relational, environmental, and community-based interventions. - Nutritional Epidemiology Branch 22
NEB's goal is clarifying the nutritional etiology of cancer. - Nutritional Science Research Group 23
Part of NCI's Division of Cancer Prevention, the Nutritional Science Research Group plans, develops, directs, and coordinates research programs in diet, nutrition, and cancer related to cancer prevention. - Risk Factor Monitoring and Methods Branch: Dietary Intakes 24
The Risk Factor Monitoring and Methods Branch is part of the Applied Research Program within NCI's Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences (DCCPS). This Web site provides information about dietary research conducted within DCCPS. Validated dietary assessment tools, including short dietary assessment instruments and food frequency questionnaires, are also available. - Cancer Control PLANET: Diet/Nutrition 25
Diet: 5 Steps to Effective Cancer Control Planning. - Cancer Control PLANET: Nutrition/5 A Day 26
Diet/Nutrition: 5 Steps to Effective Cancer Control Planning. - HHS: smallstep.gov 14
Small steps to better health, including dietary and physical activity changes. - CDC: Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity 15
Physical activity and good nutrition are key factors in leading a healthy lifestyle and reducing chronic illnesses.
NCI Cancer Bulletin
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