Table 3.
Behavioral cancer prevention recommendations and translation to prevention score in the BCGP.
Recommendation | Does not meet recommendation | Meets recommendation |
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Achieve and maintain a healthy weight throughout life | BMI ≥25 kg/m2 or <18.5 kg/m2 | BMI 18.5–24.9 kg/m2 |
Waist circumference ≥102 cm (men) or ≥88 cm (women) | Waist circumference <102 cm (men) or <88 cm (women) | |
Body fat ≥25% (men) or ≥30% (women) | Body fat <25% (men) or <30% (women) | |
At least 150 min of moderate intensity or 75 min of vigorous intensity physical activity per week | <150 min of moderate or <75 min vigorous physical activity per week | ≥150 min of moderate or ≥75 min vigorous physical activity per week |
Eat at least 2 1/2 cups of vegetables and fruit each day | <5 servings | ≥5 servings |
Drink no more than 1 drink per day for women or 2 per day for men | >1 drink/d women, >2 drinks/d men | ≤1 drink/d women, ≤2 drinks/d men |