Cancer Prevention - Weight - Maintain a Healthy Weight

Being overweight or obese can increase your risk of cancer. It accounts for 25% of colon, uterine, kidney, esophageal and breast cancer (in women who have gone through menopause).

What you can do:

• Being active and eating well will help you maintain a healthy weight.
• Find out if you are overweight by figuring out your Body Mass Index (BMI).
• BMI Calculator

Related Resources

Health Canada - Healthy Weights

Heart and Stroke Foundation - Basic Principles of a Healthy Weight