A HEALTHY diet and regular exercise remain two of the most successful ways to reduce your risk of cancer.
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There are plenty of tips to improve your lifestyle on the Cancer Australia website – canceraustralia.gov.au
Physical activity reduces the risk of breast cancer, colon cancer, and may reduce the risk of other cancers, such as endometrial, lung, pancreatic and ovarian cancers.
The National Physical Activity Guidelines for Australians recommend that, to achieve health benefits, a person should complete 30 minutes of at least moderate-intensity physical activity on most, preferably all, days of the week.
An adequate intake of fruit and vegetables (at least five servings of vegetables and two servings of fruit a day) may reduce the risk of cancers of the oral cavity, oesophagus, stomach, colon, rectum and lung.
Obesity is a risk factor for a number of cancers including breast, endometrium, colon, and kidney.
Adequate exercise and a nutritious, varied diet are the best ways to maintain a healthy body weight. Increasing your intake of high fibre foods such as wholegrains can reduce your risk of certain cancers.
The National Health and Medical Research Council’s Dietary Guidelines for Australian Adults also advises men and women to limit saturated fat and moderate total fat intake, choose foods low in salt and consume only moderate amounts of sugar and foods containing sugar.
Finding cancer at an early stage increases the chances of successful treatment and survival.
Get to know your body and what is normal for you. If you notice anything unusual for you, see your doctor.
