Losing weight can help fight cancers

Losing Weight Fights Cancer, Doctor Says
Modest Losses Can Make Big Difference
POSTED: 4:10 am HST November 1, 2007

WASHINGTON -- Eat your vegetables, lose weight and prevent cancer.
That sums up key recommendations from a panel of experts.
They're cited in a report by the American Institute for Cancer Research and the World Cancer Research Fund.

Dr. Philip James, head of the International Obesity Task Force, said a review of many research studies has found convincing evidence that obesity "causes more cancers than we thought."
According to James, even modest weight loss can significantly reduce the risk of cancer and that physical activity, even in limited amounts, has a similar benefit.
James said the long-standing recommendation to eat five portions of fruits and vegetables every day is more important than ever. He said two-thirds of each plate of food you eat should be vegetables, fruit, whole grains or beans.
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