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Food, nutrition and the prevention of cancer at Livestrong at the YMCA

You not only learn the importance of excercise but
the importance of diet as well.
A dietitian spoke and gave recommendation on diet and physical activity.
All the information is provided in the links below.
http://www.livestrong.org/What-We-Do/Our-Actions/Programs-Partnerships/LIVESTRONG-at-the-YMCA
http://www.aicr.org/research/research_science_expert_report.html
http://www.cancer.gov/ncicancerbulletin/062910/page5
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Participating LocationsBuckwirth said:
This is not available everywhere (almost none on the west coast). Here is the list from the LIVESTRONG site:
LIVESTRONG at the YMCA Map -
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YMCAtoyfox said:links
Thanks for the help with the links
Linda
Dearest Linda..thank you so much for mentioning this programme. i had no idea that it existed. I am a member and regular participant at our local Y but i have never heard of this programme. they run a very well attended heart attack recovery programme. i have always thought....wouldn't it be wonderful if there was something for cancer patients. i will look into this.....thanks....
maggie -
YMCAmaglets said:YMCA
Dearest Linda..thank you so much for mentioning this programme. i had no idea that it existed. I am a member and regular participant at our local Y but i have never heard of this programme. they run a very well attended heart attack recovery programme. i have always thought....wouldn't it be wonderful if there was something for cancer patients. i will look into this.....thanks....
maggie
I hope you have one in your area....it's a
wonderful program. Linda -
Lindatoyfox said:YMCA
I hope you have one in your area....it's a
wonderful program. Linda
thanks Linda....I know that we do not....we live in Canada in a smallish city with the biggest y around. I plan to mention this to the director although i know chances are slim. We are busy building a brand new Y and raising millions of dollars....but maybe someday....thanks again
maggie
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