TABLE 2.

World Cancer Research Fund/American Institute for Cancer Research Recommendations for Food, Nutrition, Physical Activity and the Prevention of Cancer

Body Fatness	Be as lean as possible within the normal range of body weight.
Physical Activity	Be physically active as part of everyday life.
Foods and Drinks that Promote Weight Gain	Limit consumption of energy-dense foods. Avoid sugary drinks.
Plant Foods	Eat mostly foods of plant origin.
Animal Foods	Limit intake of red meat and avoid processed meat.
Alcoholic Drinks	Limit alcoholic drinks.
Preservation, Processing, Preparation	Limit consumption of salt.
Dietary Supplements	Aim to meet nutritional needs through diet alone.
Cancer Survivors	Follow the recommendations for cancer prevention.

Taken from: Food, Nutrition, Physical Activity and the Prevention of Cancer: a Global Perspective (2^nd edition). 2007 Reprinted with Permission from the AICR