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Table 3 Healthy Living after Cancer Participant Workbook content

From: Healthy Living after Cancer: a dissemination and implementation study evaluating a telephone-delivered healthy lifestyle program for cancer survivors

Introduction to Healthy Living after Cancer (Section 1)

• Importance of healthy living for cancer survivorship

 

Plan for Success (Section 2)

• Participant aims

• SMART goal setting

• Problem solving

• Tracking your progress

 

Physical Activity (Section 3)

• Aerobic activity (e.g., brisk walking)

• Flexibility/stretching

• Strength training

• Reducing sitting time

 

Healthy Eating (Section 4)

• Increasing serves of vegetables, fruit and wholegrains

• Reducing fat (particularly saturated fat) intake

• Eating the right amount of food (portion control)

• Choosing the right types of food (low calorie, high nutrient)

 

Weight Loss/Maintenance (Section 5)

• Setting an appropriate weight loss goal (5 % – 10 % of initial body weight)

• Strategies for achieving a 2000 kJ/day reduction

 

Staying on Track (Section 6)

• Positive thinking

• Getting back on track after a slip

• Planning ahead

• Getting support from others

• Celebrating success

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