More Exercise Helps Prevent Cancer
The American Cancer Society updates physical activity and diet recommendations.
New guidelines from the American Cancer Society increase recommended physical activity levels and endorse a healthy eating pattern of primarily plant-based, nutrient-dense whole foods. The new activity guidelines recommend at least 150–300 minutes of moderate-intensity or 75–150 minutes of vigorous-intensity physical activity per week. Achieving or exceeding the upper limit of 300 minutes is considered optimal. These adjustments reflect the most current evidence for cancer prevention.
Go to acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.3322/caac.21591 to read the full guidelines, published in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians (2020: doi:10.3322/caac.21591).
Shirley Eichenberger-Archer, JD, MA
Shirley Archer, JD, MA, is an internationally acknowledged integrative health and mindfulness specialist, best-selling author of 16 fitness and wellness books translated into multiple languages and sold worldwide, award-winning health journalist, contributing editor to Fitness Journal, media spokesperson, and IDEA's 2008 Fitness Instructor of the Year. She's a 25-year industry veteran and former health and fitness educator at the Stanford Prevention Research Center, who has served on multiple industry committees and co-authored trade books and manuals for ACE, ACSM and YMCA of the USA. She has appeared on TV worldwide and was a featured trainer on America's Next Top Model.
