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AICP's Recommendations for Cancer Prevention  

The American Institute for Cancer Prevention published officially the ten recommendations for cancer prevention drawn from the WCRF/AICR Second Expert Report.  They are the following:

    1.      Be as lean as possible without becoming underweight.

  1. Be physically active for at least 30 minutes every day.                        

  2. Avoid sugary drinks. Limit consumption of energy-dense foods (particularly processed foods high in added sugar or low in fiber, or high in fat).

  3. Eat more of a variety of vegetables, fruits, whole grains and legumes such as beans.

  4. Limit consumption of red meats (such as beef, pork and lamb) and avoid processed meats.

  5. If consumed at all, limit alcoholic drinks to 2 for men and 1 for women a day.

  6. Limit consumption of salty foods and foods processed with salt (sodium).

  7. Don't use unproven supplements to protect against cancer.