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Cancer Research UK and Ludwig Cancer Research convened an inaugural international Cancer Prevention and Nutrition Conference in London on December 3-4, 2018. Much of the discussion focused on the need for systematic, interdisciplinary approaches to better understand the relationships of nutrition, exercise, obesity and metabolic dysfunction with cancer development. Scientists at the meeting underscored the importance of studying the temporal natural history of exposures that may cumulatively impact cancer risk later in life.A robust dialogue identified obesity as a major risk for cancer, and the food environment, especially high energy and low nutrient processed foods, as strong and prevalent risk factors for obesity. Further engagement highlighted challenges in the post-diagnostic setting, where similar opportunities to understand the complex interplay of nutrition, physical activity, and weight will inform better health outcomes.Going forward, holistic research approaches, encompassing insights from multiple disciplines and perspectives, will catalyze progress urgently needed to prevent cancer and improve public health.

Original publication

DOI

10.1186/s12916-019-1383-9

Type

Journal article

Journal

BMC Med

Publication Date

30/07/2019

Volume

17

Keywords

Cancer prevention, Developmental origins, Diet, Epidemiology, Epigenetics, Interdisciplinary, Metabolism, Nutrition, Obesity, Physical activity, Public health, Biomedical Research, Body Weight, Congresses as Topic, Diet, Exercise, Food, Humans, Interdisciplinary Communication, Interdisciplinary Research, Neoplasms, Nutrition Therapy, Nutritional Status, Obesity, Risk Factors, United Kingdom