Diet and exercise

You can reduce your cancer risk by eating well, being physically active and maintaining a healthy weight.

1 in 2

adults in NSW are above a healthy weight

6,700

cancer cases caused by poor diet in Australia each year

6.3%

Proportion of NSW adults consuming enough vegetables

Food and nutrition

Information on which foods to eat more of and which to avoid.

Healthy weight

Learn how to reduce your risk of cancer by maintaining a healthy weight.

Physical activity

Get active to reduce your risk.

Supporting healthy lifestyles

Find out how we are advocating for a healthier future.

Reports and position statements

Our Kids, Our Call

Our Kids, Our Call is a campaign led by Cancer Council’s CanAct Community to stop junk food advertisers targeting our kids with manipulative advertising that encourages unhealthy eating habits and sets them up for a lifetime of poor health.

Join our campaign

Healthy Lunch Box

Learn how to pack healthy lunch boxes for your family.

Build your lunch box

How to reduce salt in your diet

Diets high in salt is increases your risk of stomach cancer. Try our tips and tricks for cutting back on salt.

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01 Jul 2021

Winter warming meals to keep you nourished over the cooler months

Eating a diet full of vegies and fruit is important during the winter months. Try our recipes for staying nourished.

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01 Jul 2021

3 things to know about vegan diets

Vegan diets have become popular, but there are three things you should know about plant-based products.

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