Title
Nutrition and Physical Activity for Cancer Prevention
Authoring Organization
Publication Month/Year
January 26, 2012
Last Updated Month/Year
January 16, 2023
Document Type
Guideline
External Publication Status
Published
Country of Publication
US
Document Objectives
The ACS publishes Nutrition and Physical Activity Guidelines to advise health care professionals, policymakers, and the general public about dietary and other lifestyle practices that reduce cancer risk. This report summarizes the findings and is intended to present health care providers with the best possible information with which to help cancer survivors and their families make informed choices related to nutrition and physical activity.
Inclusion Criteria
Female, Male, Adolescent, Adult, Child, Older adult
Health Care Settings
Ambulatory, Home health, Long term care
Intended Users
Dietician nutritionist, nurse, nurse practitioner, physician, physician assistant
Scope
Counseling, Assessment and screening, Rehabilitation, Prevention, Management
Diseases/Conditions (MeSH)
D055088 - Early Detection of Cancer, D000073116 - Cancer Survivors, D044623 - Nutrition Therapy, D015596 - Nutrition Assessment, D010809 - Physical Fitness, D000067108 - Direct-To-Consumer Screening and Testing
Keywords
nutrition, physical activity, physical therapy, cancer screening, preventive care