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“As adults, we realize that the real future lies in the hands of our children and grandchildren. Our first priority should be the nurturing and education of America's youth.”
“Anti-smoking education should focus on the young as well as adults, emphasizing that 'It's not cool to smoke, because there's nothing cool about cancer.'”
“Without federal standards for school lunches, candy bars, packaged snacks and soda can be offered to our children in school.”
“Why have we settled for a medical system that allows cancer to be recast as a chronic and tolerable disease rather than one we should try to prevent? Why do so many scientists at the nation's drug companies and universities turn their backs on the possibility of prevention?”
“Cooking simple, delicious meals at home is the key to maintaining your family's healthy eating habits.”
“Parents should be sure to have their children vaccinated.”
“National Cancer Prevention Day, Feb. 4, is a great opportunity to focus our attention on what should be an American priority.”
“Less Cancer is dedicated to the prevention of cancer by raising awareness, educating, and developing strategies to reduce cancer risk. I am honored to participate in Less Cancer's vital mission to achieve a cancer-free society.”
“We would like to think that when we take a shower, shampoo our hair, or apply makeup, we are doing so without inflicting harm to ourselves. Being clean and pretty should not oblige us to increase our risk of cancer.”
“Throughout the world, cancer affects the rich and poor, especially where cigarette smoking is rampant.”
“Drinking water to quench thirst instead of sugar-sweetened beverages is important for weight control, and overall health.”
“If there is even a possibility that BPA may be disrupting the endocrine systems of children, adolescents, and adults, and may be carcinogenic for humans as it is for mice, it should be removed from consumer products.”
“Individuals need accurate information in cancer prevention and guidance tailored to their specific medical history. They will not get it unless our medical doctors and other health professionals are adequately trained.”
“A 'healthy diet' includes meals rich in whole grains, vegetables, nuts and fruits. Lean protein such as fish and chicken are recommended, and processed meats, such as bologna or cured ham and bacon, should be avoided.”
“Green tea is known to have catechins, and that has a powerful anti-cancer effect.”
“Alcohol raises the risk for cancer, and so drinking wine or hard liquor should be done in moderation, if at all.”
“The fall season brings Thanksgiving and the beginning of the holiday season. Sharing meals with family and friends are a key element of this joyful time of the year. We are faced with an abundance of food, and can easily gain extra pounds as a result.”
“As a physician concerned with the significant impact of obesity health, it is my mission to encourage children and adults to take control of their own lifestyle choices.”
“Exposure to harmful, cancer-causing chemicals in our personal care products, cosmetics, cleaning agents and foods is raising our risk for cancer.”
“In a world where women and men are advised to 'lean in,' run faster and reach higher, Arianna Huffington has courageously redefined the meaning of success.”