Managing your body weight
Having a healthy body weight is linked to lower risk of many types of cancer, fewer or less severe side effects and symptoms, and in some cases better survival after diagnosis. Body weight is also an important body terrain factor—a condition that influences whether your body is more supportive or less supportive of cancer.
Your body weight is more complex than calories in and calories out. Research shows that when you eat may be almost as important as what you eat, for example. To make lasting changes, you may need to identify and address what is contributing to your situation, including medical imbalances or conditions.
In our new Body Weight handbook, we give you some general ideas on a basic health-supportive approach to managing weight, whether you need to gain or lose weight. We also link you to resources for getting started and staying on track with your weight and your health in general.
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