Diet and exercise

Evidence shows that having overweight or obesity, having a poor diet, drinking alcohol and doing little or no exercise all increase your risk of developing certain cancers.

By getting regular exercise and eating well you can reduce your cancer risk regardless of your body weight.

Food and nutrition

A healthy, balanced diet reduces your risk of developing cancer

Meat and cancer risk

Improving your health and reducing your risk

Avoid excess weight gain

Help to reduce your cancer risk.

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Limit alcohol

The more you drink the greater the risk of developing cancer.

Move your body

Getting physically active is a great way to reduce your cancer risk.

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