Cancer Group Takes Aim at How Much We Eat; Releases Data Confirming Impact of Portion Sizes on Obesity Crisis 7/8/2003
From: Glen Weldon of the American Institute of Cancer Research 202-328-7744 ext. 312 or 202-253-4340 (cell) News Advisory: At a time when overweight and inactivity are linked to one-quarter to one-third of all breast, colon, endometrial, kidney and esophageal cancers, the American Institute of Cancer Research (AICR) is working to change how much we eat. In conjunction with its yearly International Research Conference on Food, Nutrition and Cancer in Washington, AICR will hold a major news conference on July 17 to present a complete set of scientific findings documenting the extent to which the portion size of many foods is affecting public health. At the same time, AICR will unveil new information that addresses breakfast portions and challenges how Americans are approaching their morning meal. The following summarizes the details of this major press event: WHO: Barbara J. Rolls, Ph.D., of Pennsylvania State University, premier authority on portion size, will present data on portion growth and its effect on eating habits Melanie Polk, RD, AICR Director of Nutrition Education, who will demonstrate a simple, visual way to take control of portion sizes WHAT: Press conference laying out the case against oversized portions: scientific data, graphic examples, and tools to empower Americans to seize control of their portions "This is a major health problem, now scientifically validated, that demands specific action from the American people." -- Barbara J. Rolls, Ph.D. WHEN: Thursday, July 17, 2003 10 a.m. EDT WHERE: South American Room, Capitol Hilton Hotel, 1001 16th Street, NW NOTE: Each year, the AICR/WCRF International Research Conference brings hundreds of the world's leading scientists to Washington to present on many topics related to diet and cancer risk. One-on-one interviews with researchers can be arranged. This year, new papers will be presented on: -- Diet's role in lowering risk for those with "cancer genes" -- How substances in tea, soy, cranberries and other foods influence gene regulation and cancer risk -- Diet's role in cancer survivorship -- Diet and the prevention of skin cancer |