European Code Against Cancer, 5th edition - diet, excess body weight, physical activity, sedentary behavior, breastfeeding, and cancer.

ABSTRACT: Diet, body weight, physical activity, sedentary behavior, and breastfeeding are modifiable factors influencing the cancer burden in the European Union, shaped by underlying social, commercial, environmental, and behavioral conditions. Excess body weight has reached epidemic levels, significantly influenced by widespread intake of sugar-sweetened beverages and ultra-processed foods rich in sugar, fat, and salt. Consumption of red and processed meat also commonly exceeds dietary recommendations. Physical inactivity and prolonged sedentary behavior are widespread. Breastfeeding rates vary widely across Europe but are generally low, particularly in high-income countries. To reduce cancer risk, the European Code Against Cancer, 5th edition (ECAC5) recommends a diet rich in whole grains, vegetab

SUBMITTER: Leitzmann MF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12809479 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature