Food, Nutrition, Physical Activity, and the Prevention of Cancer: a Global Perspective. [Paperback]

World Cancer Research Fund / American Institute for Cancer Research (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 2007

The Second Expert Report, Food, Nutrition, Physical Activity, and the Prevention of Cancer: a Global Perspective offers the most up-to-date recommendations for individuals and populations. They are based on the conclusions of an expert panel that certain foods, drinks and lifestyle choices protect against or lead to the development of one or more types of cancer. Additionally, the report explains how the panel reached its conclusions and what those conclusions mean to researchers, educators, practitioners and policymakers around the world. It is the largest report of its kind ever done, covering 60 exposures in relationship to 17 cancer sites. 7,000 individual studies were consulted. Book includes a CD containing the most complete bibliography and presentation of the data ever compiled

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About the Author

The American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) helps people make choices that reduce their chances of developing cancer. The mission of AICR is: funding research on the relationship of nutrition, physical activity and weight management to cancer risk; interpreting the accumulated scientific literature in the field; and educating people about choices they can make to reduce the chances of developing cancer.

AICR is part of the World Cancer Research Fund global network.

Product Details

• Paperback: 517 pages
• Publisher: American Institute for Cancer Research (November 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0972252223
• ISBN-13: 978-0972252225
• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 8 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #812,766 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars OBESITY - A CAUSE OF CANCER, October 14, 2008

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This review is from: Food, Nutrition, Physical Activity, and the Prevention of Cancer: a Global Perspective. (Paperback)

In November of 2007 the American Institute for Cancer Research and the World Cancer Research Fund published a Landmark Report confirming that excess body fat causes cancer. The report is the most comprehensive ever published. It involved teams of scientists from around the world, hundreds of peer reviewers, and 21 international experts. They reviewed over 7,000 large-scale studies on diet, physical activity, and weight, and analyzed their effect on the risk for 17 different types of cancer. The report revealed that excess body fat increases risk for numerous cancers. The report also found that consuming red meat and processed meat causes cancer.

According to the report, carrying excess body fat is convincingly linked to six cancers and suggestive in others. Here is a summary of their conclusions:
Colon and Rectum Cancer - Body fatness is a cause of this cancer. Red meat (beef, pork and lamb) and processed meat (bacon, ham, sausage and lunchmeat) are also listed as causes of colorectal cancer. In fact, every 1.7 ounces of processed meat consumed per day increases risk of colorectal cancer by 21 percent!
Kidney Cancer - Body fatness and smoking are causes of this kidney cancer.
Pancreas Cancer - Body fatness is a cause of this cancer.
Endometrium Cancer - Body fatness and abdominal fatness are causes of this cancer. Physical activity may protect against this cancer.
Post-menopausal breast cancer - Body fatness is a cause and abdominal fatness is probably also a cause of this cancer. Physical activity probably protects against postmenopausal breast cancer.
Adenocarcinoma of the Esophagus - Body fatness is a cause of this cancer.
Cancer of the Gallbladder - Body fatness is probably a cause of cancer of the gallbladder.

The Report's Recommendations for Cancer Prevention are:
1. Be as lean as possible within the normal range of body weight.
2. Be physically active as part of everyday life.
3. Limit consumption of energy-dense foods. Avoid sugary drinks.
4. Eat mostly foods of plant origin. (5 servings or more of vegetables and fruit daily)
5. Limit intake of red meat and avoid processed meat.
6. Limit alcoholic drinks.
7. Limit consumption of salt. Avoid moldy cereals (grains) or pulses (legumes).
8. Aim to meet nutritional needs through diet alone.
9. Breastfeed.
10. Cancer survivors should follow these recommendations.

This is a must read for everyone! Check out their web site. If you want help following their recommendations, I also recommend THE 3:00 PM SECRET: Live Slim and Strong, Live Your Dreams

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars awesome masterful volume!, February 7, 2008

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This review is from: Food, Nutrition, Physical Activity, and the Prevention of Cancer: a Global Perspective. (Paperback)

This book is gorgeous - well organized, beautifully colored, and written by the world's most authoritative experts in cancer. A very handy volume to have.