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.

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Healthy Lunch Box

Learn how to pack healthy lunch boxes for your family.

Build your lunch box

How to pack lunches for work or school

Going back to school or work? Check out our practical tips for packing healthy lunches.

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16 Dec 2020

5 healthy summer snack ideas

Choosing healthy summer snacks can keep us on track with our health goals. Here is our list of healthy summer snacks for...

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01 Sep 2020

Your easy guide to reading and understanding food labels

If you find food labels confusing, read our helpful guide to understanding them.

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