Great American Eat Right challenge for cancer prevention

by Sarah J. Gim, Posted May 15th 2006 @ 12:59PM

I don't know about you, but staying fit with the only motivation being my "appearance" is hard. I mean, I've been staring at that little bikini on my refrigerator door for how long now, and I still grab an ice cream bar from the freezer!

But a challenge from the American Cancer Society is another story. On May 18 (that's Thursday!), the American Cancer Society is teaming up with Weight Watchers to launch the Great American Eat Right Challenge. The purpose is to raise awareness of the link between obesity and increased risk of cancer. The website has information and resources that help to create a better environment in your house, BMI and calorie counting calculators, tips for eating out in restaurants and cooking at home, information regarding vitamins and minerals, and fitness information.

Hey, none of this stuff is earth-shatteringly new, but it's nice to have in one place with a reminder that you're decreasing your risk of certain cancers.

[via: The Cancer Blog]

Filed Under: Health & Medical, Ingredients, How To
Tags: america, american cancer society, cancer, cancer prevention, diet, dieting, diets, fruit, vegetables, weight loss, weight watchers