Healthy Lifestyle and Cancer Prevention

This article will review the current scientific evidence that supports the role of diet and physical activity in the prevention of cancer. The reader will be able to: • Understand the multistep process of cancer development; • Describe the current evidence that supports the role of diet and physical activity in cancer prevention; • State the current dietary and physical activity guidelines for cancer prevention; • Describe current recommendations for lifestyle choices to reduce recurrence and promote wellness after a diagnosis of cancer; • Understand the proposed biological mechanisms by which diet and physical activity are thought to reduce cancer risk; and • Provide practical tips for clients to modify behavior with the goal of reducing cancer risk.