Zhu Family Center for Global Cancer Prevention
At the interdisciplinary Zhu Family Center for Global Cancer Prevention, our mission is to support groundbreaking research that develops and implements novel methods, technologies, and tools to further the translation of cancer prevention work into clinical and public health practice. We are dedicated to prevention education and research across the cancer continuum.
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Healthy Hydration: Beverage choices and cancer risk
How might our choice of beverage impact our risk of cancer? We’ve invited scholars with expertise in nutrition, cancer prevention, and policy to come together for a livestreamed discussion of how certain types of drinks can impact cancer risk and how we can hydrate in a healthy manner. Our guests will also discuss how initiatives like warning labels on beverages, soda taxes, and pricing impact consumer behavior.
Thursday, February 26th, 1:00pm-1:50pm
Co-hosted with The Studio, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Reserve your seat and submit your questions here.
Speakers:
- Anna Grummon, PhD, MSPH, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine
- Walter Willett, MD, DrPH, Professor of Epidemiology and Nutrition, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
- Eric Rimm, ScD, Professor of Epidemiology, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
There are many great resources available to learn more about beverage choice and health.
For information about alcohol and cancer risk, refer to Alcohol and Cancer from the World Cancer Research Fund and Alcohol Use and Cancer from the American Cancer Society.
Researchers are studying how sugary beverages like soda influence cancer risk beyond increasing one’s risk for obesity. Check out Do sugary drinks increase colorectal cancer risk? by journalist Gina Van Thomme for MD Anderson Cancer Center. The American Heart Association offers tips for reducing your sugary drink intake.
Water is generally an accessible way to quench your thirst. But how much water should you drink per day? What about alkaline water, carbonated water, and bottled water? Read all about water at The Nutrition Source.
For alternatives to water, try healthy drinks like this Sparkling Iced Tea with Lemon, Cucumber, and Mint. Explore the flavorful world of mocktails! To learn about the science behind the mixology, read this article from Serious Eats. For mocktail recipes, see this Food Network piece.