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Weight gain

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Weight gain is common during both cancer treatment and menopause.

What can help avoid weight gain?

  • Eat a healthy diet.
  • Reduce fat intake.
  • Drink more water and less sugary liquids like soft drink and fruit juice.
  • Drink no more than one or two standard alcoholic drinks a day (a ‘ standard drink’ is one small glass of wine.

Talk to an accredited, practising dietitian about individual needs.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 28 July 2009 12:54  

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