Healthy Eating and Active Living

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Healthy Eating and Active Living

ACS CAN is working at the local, state and federal levels to prevent the one in five cancer cases caused by poor diet, physical inactivity and excess weight by advocating for legislation and regulations that make schools healthier, build healthy communities for all and support people with information in making healthy choices.

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Obesity, Nutrition, Physical Activity and Cancer Fact Sheet

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ACS CAN & ACS Comment Letter to FDA on a Comprehensive, Multi-Year Nutrition Innovation Strategy

September 6, 2019

The American Cancer Society (ACS) and the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) respectfully submit the following comments on the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) comprehensive, multi-year Nutrition Innovation Strategy.

Obesity, Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Cancer: What's the Scientific Connection?

February 14, 2017

For the majority of Americans who do not use tobacco products, weight management, good nutrition, and physical activity are the greatest modifiable determinants of cancer risk.

ACS & ACS CAN Comments on the Scientific Report of the 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee

August 21, 2020

The ACS and ACS CAN appreciate the opportunity to comment on the Scientific Report of the 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee. Overall, we strongly support the conclusions and recommendations in the report. The following comments provide additional information on diet’s role in cancer and specific recommendations for those tasked with finalizing the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA).

Comments from the ACS and ACS CAN on Topics and Scientific Questions for the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans

July 9, 2019

ACS and ACS CAN are pleased to provide comments for the first time for the topics and scientific questions under consideration for the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

ACS CAN Comments on the GSA/HHS Health and Sustainability Guidelines for Concessions and Vending

September 29, 2015

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network provided comments to the General Services Administration and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as it began the process to update its Health and Sustainability Guidelines for Concessions and Vending.

ACS and ACS CAN Oral Comments on the Scientific Report of the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee

March 31, 2015

The American Cancer Society and the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network provided brief oral comments on the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee report.

ACS CAN Comments to FDA on a Supplemental Proposed Rule to Update the Nutrition Facts Label

October 14, 2015

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network provided comments on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s supplemental proposed rule revising the Nutrition Facts label.

ACS CAN Comments on FDA Proposed Rules to Update Serving Size, Dual Column Labeling, and Other Related Requirements

August 6, 2014

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network provided comments on the U.S. the Food and Drug Administration's proposed regulations to update the serving size requirements for the Nutrition Facts Label on packaged foods and beverages.

ACS and ACS CAN Comments on the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Draft Research Plan: Screening for Obesity and Interventions for Weight Management in Children and Adolescents

December 2, 2014

The American Cancer Society and the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network provided comments on the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Draft Research Plan: Screening for Obesity and Interventions for Weight Management in Children and Adolescents.

NANA Coalition Model Beverage and Food Vending Machine Standards

September 10, 2020

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network and partners, as part of the National Alliance for Nutrition and Activity (NANA), provide model food and beverage vending machine standards.

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ACS CAN & ACS Comment Letter to FDA on a Comprehensive, Multi-Year Nutrition Innovation Strategy

Obesity, Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Cancer: What's the Scientific Connection?

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ACS & ACS CAN Comments on the Scientific Report of the 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee

Comments from the ACS and ACS CAN on Topics and Scientific Questions for the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans

ACS CAN Comments on the GSA/HHS Health and Sustainability Guidelines for Concessions and Vending

ACS and ACS CAN Oral Comments on the Scientific Report of the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee

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ACS CAN Comments to FDA on a Supplemental Proposed Rule to Update the Nutrition Facts Label

ACS CAN Comments on FDA Proposed Rules to Update Serving Size, Dual Column Labeling, and Other Related Requirements

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ACS and ACS CAN Comments on the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Draft Research Plan: Screening for Obesity and Interventions for Weight Management in Children and Adolescents

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NANA Coalition Model Beverage and Food Vending Machine Standards

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