Review Article
The Role of Nutrition and Exercise in the Prevention of the Onset of Cancer
Karen Y. Wonders1,2*, Elizabeth Leedom2 and Morgan Sheets2
1Wright State University, Department of Kinesiology and Health, Dayton Ohio, USA
2Maple Tree Cancer Alliance, Dayton Ohio, USA
- *Corresponding Author:
- Karen Y. Wonders
Ph.D., FACSM, Wright State University
Department of Kinesiology and Health, Dayton Ohio, USA
Tel: 937-775-2637
Email: karen.wonders@wright.edu
Received date: November 27, 2015; Accepted date: January 08, 2016; Published date: January 12, 2016
Citation: Wonders KY, Leedom E, Sheets M (2016) The Role of Nutrition and Exercise in the Prevention of the Onset of Cancer. J Palliat Care Med 6:241. doi:10.4172/2165-7386.1000241
Copyright: © 2016 Wonders KY, et al. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.
Abstract
With cancer being the second leading cause of death in the United States, it is imperative to take as many precautions as possible to its onset. Studies have shown that sound nutrition practices and regular exercise create changes in the body that facilitate the prevention of cancer. This paper presents a comprehensive review of these topics, as well as some practical tips that will enhance the health of an individual and help prevent the onset of cancer.