AICR cancer prevention recommendations

  Recommendations for cancer prevention from AICR are as follows:

  1. Be as lean as possible without becoming underweight

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

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

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

  5. Limit consumption or red meats such as beef, pork and lamb and avoid processed meats.

  6. If consumed at all, limit alcoholic drinks to two for men and one for women a day.

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

  8. Don’t use supplements to protect against cancer.

Special population recommendations

  9. It is best for mothers to breast-feed exclusively for up to six months and then add other liquids and foods.

  10. After treatment, cancer survivors should follow the recommendations for cancer prevention.

  And always remember – do not smoke or chew tobacco.