Cancer research

The WCRF global network helps people make choices that reduce their chances of developing cancer. We fund research on the relationship of nutrition, physical activity and body fatness to cancer risk. The network also focuses on interpreting the accumulated scientific literature in the field as well as educating people about diet and cancer.

The WCRF global network has published the most comprehensive report ever produced on the relationship of food, nutrition, physical activity, and weight management to cancer risk: Food, Nutrition, Physical Activity, and the Prevention of Cancer: a Global Perspective (WCRF/AICR, 2007).

In February 2009 the WCRF global network published a companion report, Policy and Action for Cancer Prevention. The report provides advice and guidance on what can be done to influence and change the lifestyle choices that people make, as they relate to their risk of cancer.

World Cancer Research Fund Global Network
Science and Research Programmes

Download our Science and Research Programmes brochure for more information on the WCRF global network research activities, including the WCRF/AICR Continuous Update Project, WCRF/AICR Second Expert Report and Policy Report, and our Grant Programmes.