Why its important for cancer societies to focus on nutrition physical activity alcohol and overweight amp obesity 3 Nov 2016 91030am World Cancer Congress Louise Codling ID: 551199
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OBESITY PREVENTION AND CONTROL
Why it’s important for cancer societies to focus on nutrition, physical activity, alcohol and
overweight
&
obesity
3
Nov 2016,
9-10.30am
World
Cancer
Congress
Louise Codling
Head of Policy and Public AffairsSlide2
Preventability estimates
In higher-income countries
:
About a
third
of the most common cancers could be prevented by choosing a healthy diet, being physically active and maintaining a healthy
weight
In
lower-income countries:
About a
quarter
of the most common cancers could be prevented by choosing a healthy diet, being physically active and maintaining a healthy weightSlide3
Continuous Update Project (CUP)
Analyses
global cancer prevention and survival research linked to diet, nutrition and physical activity.
Develops the work of the First and Second Expert Reports published in 1997 and 2007.
Ongoing review and captures new research from around the world as it is published
.Trusted, authoritative scientific resource, which underpins current guidelines and policy for cancer prevention. Ensures the World Cancer Research Fund network Recommendations for Cancer Prevention are based on the latest evidence. Slide4
NOURISHING framework
www.wcrf.org
/NOURISHINGSlide5
NOURISHING framework
Aim
:
formalise
a comprehensive package of policies to promote healthy diets and reduce obesity and non-communicable diseases (NCDs)
PolicymakersTo identify where action is needed to promote healthy dietsSelect and tailor options suitable to different populationsAssess if an approach is sufficiently comprehensiveResearchers
To identify the evidence available for different policies, identify research gaps and as a resource for policy monitoring and evaluationCivil society organisations
To monitor what governments are doing around the world, benchmark progress and hold them to accountSlide6
NOURISHING framework
360
implemented policies across
126 countries Slide7
Thank you!
Louise Codling
Head of Policy and Public Affairs
l.codling@wcrf.org
+44 (0)207 343 4200