Surgeon General 's Call to Action on Walking a Step Forward for Cancer Prevention
WASHINGTON, D.C. September 9, 2015 The U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy released Step It Up!
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New Report Shows Majority of States Missing Opportunities to Reduce Toll of Cancer
WASHINGTON, D.C. Aug. 6, 2015 A majority of states are not measuring up on legislative solutions that prevent and fight cancer, according to a report released today by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN).
Poor Diet Cited as a Cause of Cancer for First Time by Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- February 19, 2015 -- The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee today issued recommendations for updating national guidelines for healthy eating that finally recognize poor diet can cause cancer.
Strong New Menu Labeling Requirements Can Help People Make Informed Choices, Reduce Cancer Risk
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- November 25, 2014 -- Following is a statement from Chris Hansen, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), on the final menu labeling and vending machine labeling rules issued today by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA):
Report Shows Majority of States Falling Short on Policies to Fight and Prevent Cancer
WASHINGTON, D.C. August 21, 2014 A majority of states are not measuring up on legislative solutions that prevent and fight cancer, according to a new report released today by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN).
Howard Koh A Champion of Public Health
WASHINGTON, D.C. July 10, 2014 Following is a statement from John Seffrin, chief executive officer of the American Cancer Society and its advocacy affiliate, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), on the departure of Howard K.
Improved Nutrition Facts Label Would Better Inform Consumers
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Report Shows Majority of States Falling Short on Policies to Fight and Prevent Cancer in 2013
WASHINGTON, D.C. August 15, 2013 A majority of states are not measuring up on legislative solutions that prevent and fight cancer, according to a new report released today by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN).
Strong Nutrition Standards for Competitive Foods Will Help Combat Obesity, Prevent Cancer
WASHINGTON, D.C. June 27, 2013 We commend the USDA for issuing strong nutritional requirements for all snacks and beverages sold in schools during the school day.
Proposed Nutrition Standards for Competitive Foods Will Help Combat Obesity, a Known Cause of Cancer
WASHINGTON, D.C. – February 1, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service released strong proposed regulations today that establish science-based nutrition standards for all snack foods and beverages sold in schools during the school day.