Body Weight & Cancer Risk

American Cancer Society Infographics 2013 / 01 BODY WEIGHT & CANCER RISK In the United States, the percentage of overweight and obese adults and children has soared over the last several decades. Studies show that with that increased weight comes an increased risk of developing certain types of cancers. EXCESS BODY WEIGHT, POOR NUTRITION, AND/OR PHYSICAL INACTIVITY Ši 1IN3 CANCER 1 IN3 DEATHS *Estimate; source: Cancer Facts & Figures, 2012 BEING OVERWEIGHT OR OBESE LIKELY RAISES A PERSON'S RISK OF GETTING AT LEAST 3 TYPES OF CANCER BECAUSE IT MAY NEGATIVELY AFFECT... How the body's cells grow The body's immune system and inflammation The body's levels of certain hormones and proteins and divide 2/3 OF AMERICANS (approx.) ARE OVERWEIGHT OR OBESE ARE YOU? 1. MEASURE YOUR BODY MASS INDEX (BMI) 2. UNDERSTAND YOUR RESULTS WEIGHT (Ibs.) × 703 UNDERWEIGHT <18.5 HEIGHT (in.) x HEIGHT (in.) NORMAL 18.5- 25 **Calculating BMI may not be the most useful method for all body types; consult your physician OVERWEIGHT 25-30 OBESE >30 3. TAKE ACTION IF YOU'RE OVERWEIGHT OR OBESE -500 CALORIES / DAY = -1 POUND / WEEK IF YOU ARE, TRY TO... DECREASE CALORIES CONSUMED INCREASE CALORIES BURNED PAY ATTENTION TO PORTION SIZES BE MORE PHYSICALLY ACTIVE 150 MINUTES moderate intensity activity /week • Fruits / non-starchy vegetables 50% Lean protein (the size of a deck of cards) or 30% 20% A 75 MINUTES vigorous intensity activity / week - Whole grains or starchy veggies Source: www.choosemyplate.gov LESS JUNK.. MORE FRUITS AND VEGGIES LIMIT SEDENTARY BEHAVIOR • Added sugars • Cake, cookies, white bread • Fried foods • Fruits Vegetables (at least 2% cups daily) • Playing sports • Walking or running • Other physical activities On-screen entertainment • Sitting around • Lying down SUPPORT THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY When you support the American Cancer Society, you join Learn More // cancer.org/bodyweight millions of others who are committed to the fight to end Live Healthy l cancer.org/nupa cancer. You help save lives in your community and around Be the Next Breakthrough I cancer.org/cps3 the world. Thank you for supporting these lifesaving efforts that get us closer to a world with less cancer and Donate |l cancer.org/donate more birthdays. American Cancer THE OFFICIAL SPONSOR OF BIRTHDAYS: Society Together with our millions of supporters, the American Cancer Society (ACS) saves lives and creates a world with less cancer and more birthdays by helping people stay well, helping people get well, by finding cures, and by fighting back. © 2013 American Cancer Society, Inc. All rights reserved. The American Cancer Society is a qualified 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and donations are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.