CANSA promotes balanced lifestyle campaign
CANSA says leading a balanced lifestyle is the key to healthy living.
THE Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) recently kicked off its Balanced Lifestyle campaign which will run to the end of April.
The purpose is to provide key information to all to proactively lead a balanced lifestyle, to reduce the risk of cancer.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), cancer control objectives are best achieved through a multi-faceted approach for reducing the risk for cancer. An expert international report recommended that food, nutrition, physical activity and body composition modify the risk of cancer.
Elize Joubert, CANSA’s CEO said: “Diet and leading a balanced lifestyle plays a very significant role in reducing the risk of cancer. CANSA set out to educate and empower South Africans with tips to make all of the difference with World Health Day on 7 April.”
There are five ‘key behaviours’ for health promotion for a balanced lifestyle and reducing the risk of cancer. CANSA urges people to eat smart, be physically active and maintain a healthy weight, avoid carcinogens (cancer- causing agents), be pro-active and take control to reduce cancer risk and to keep food safe, as unsafe food can lead to a range of health problems.
Visit: www.cansa.org.za
