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Diet and Nutrition Evidence-Based Programs Listing

The foods and beverages that people consume have a profound impact on their health. A healthy lifestyle—including following a healthy dietary pattern— can help people achieve and maintain good health and reduce the risk of chronic diseases like cancer throughout all stages of the lifespan. The focus of this EBCCP program area is on supporting healthy dietary patterns through lifestyle interventions to help people of all ages maintain a healthy weight and reduce their cancer risk.

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Program Area Sub Categories Population Focus Delivery Location Community Type Age Age Sex Race/Ethnicity Origination Materials Purpose Program URL Sub Topics
5 A Day Peer Education Program
Diet and Nutrition Adults,People with Lower SES,Racial and Ethnic Minorities (OMB Definition) Workplace 19-39 Years (Young Adults), 40-65 Years (Adults), 65+ Years (Older Adults) 19-39 Years, 40-65 Years, 65+ Years Female, Male American Indian, Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino), Hispanic or Latino, White (not Hispanic or Latino) United States Available from Third Party Only Worksite program designed to increase fruit and vegetable consumption. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=230912
5-a-Day Power Plus
Diet and Nutrition Children or Adolescents,People with Lower SES,Racial and Ethnic Minorities (OMB Definition) School (K-College) 0-10 Years (Children) 0-10 Years Female, Male American Indian, Asian, Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino), Hispanic or Latino, White (not Hispanic or Latino) United States Available on the Website School-based program designed to increase fruit and vegetable consumption. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=209461
Alberta Project Promoting active Living and healthy Eating (APPLE Schools)
Physical Activity, Diet and Nutrition Children or Adolescents,People with Lower SES School (K-College) 0-10 Years (Children) 0-10 Years Female, Male Canada Available from Third Party Only Designed to increase physical activity and promote healthy dietary habits. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=3624004
ALIVE!
Diet and Nutrition, Physical Activity Adults Home, Workplace Suburban, Urban/Inner City 19-39 Years (Young Adults), 40-65 Years (Adults) 19-39 Years, 40-65 Years Female, Male Asian, Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino), Hispanic or Latino, White (not Hispanic or Latino) United States Available from Third Party Only Designed to promote healthy dietary habits and increase physical activity. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=557543
Bienestar
Physical Activity, Diet and Nutrition Children or Adolescents,People with Lower SES,Racial and Ethnic Minorities (OMB Definition) Home, School (K-College) Urban/Inner City 0-10 Years (Children) 0-10 Years Female, Male Asian, Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino), Hispanic or Latino United States Available from Third Party Only School-based program designed to promote healthy dietary habits and increase physical activity among elementary school students. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=247904
Body & Soul
Diet and Nutrition Adults,Racial and Ethnic Minorities (OMB Definition) Religious Establishments Suburban, Urban/Inner City 19-39 Years (Young Adults), 40-65 Years (Adults), 65+ Years (Older Adults) 19-39 Years, 40-65 Years, 65+ Years Female, Male Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino) United States Available on the Website Community-based program designed to increase fruit and vegetable consumption. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=257161
Brighter Bites
Diet and Nutrition Caregivers,Children or Adolescents,People with Lower SES School (K-College) 0-10 Years (Children), 19-39 Years (Young Adults), 40-65 Years (Adults) 0-10 Years, 19-39 Years, 40-65 Years Female, Male Alaska Native, American Indian, Asian, Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino), Hispanic or Latino, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, White (not Hispanic or Latino) United States Available from Third Party Only Designed to improve fruit and vegetable intake and the home nutrition environment for first-graders and their parents in low-income households. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=35151908
CARDIAC Kinder
Diet and Nutrition, Physical Activity, Obesity Management Children or Adolescents School (K-College) Rural 0-10 Years (Children) 0-10 Years Female, Male White (not Hispanic or Latino) United States Available from Third Party Only Designed to promote healthy dietary habits and increase physical activity. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=794866
Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP)
Physical Activity, Diet and Nutrition Adults Clinical, Other Settings, Religious Establishments, Workplace 19-39 Years (Young Adults), 40-65 Years (Adults), 65+ Years (Older Adults) 19-39 Years, 40-65 Years, 65+ Years Female, Male Asian, Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino), Hispanic or Latino, White (not Hispanic or Latino) United States Available from Third Party Only Designed to promote healthy dietary habits to markedly reduce major risk factors for chronic disease. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=1194633
Coordinated Approach to Child Health (CATCH)
Physical Activity, Diet and Nutrition Children or Adolescents School (K-College) 0-10 Years (Children), 11-18 Years (Adolescents) 0-10 Years, 11-18 Years Female, Male American Indian, Asian, Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino), Hispanic or Latino, White (not Hispanic or Latino) United States Available from Third Party Only Designed to promote healthy eating habits and increase physical activity among children and adolescents. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=175413
Eat for Life
Diet and Nutrition Adults,Racial and Ethnic Minorities (OMB Definition) Religious Establishments Rural, Suburban, Urban/Inner City 19-39 Years (Young Adults), 40-65 Years (Adults), 65+ Years (Older Adults) 19-39 Years, 40-65 Years, 65+ Years Female, Male Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino) United States Available on the Website Community-based program designed to promote healthy dietary habits. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=224488
Eat Well and Keep Moving
Physical Activity, Diet and Nutrition Children or Adolescents,Racial and Ethnic Minorities (OMB Definition) School (K-College) Urban/Inner City 0-10 Years (Children), 11-18 Years (Adolescents) 0-10 Years, 11-18 Years Female, Male Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino) United States Available from Third Party Only School-based program designed to increase physical activity and promote healthy dietary habits among 4th and 5th grade students. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=217673
Eating for a Healthy Life (EHL) Project
Diet and Nutrition Adults Other Settings, Religious Establishments Urban/Inner City 19-39 Years (Young Adults), 40-65 Years (Adults), 65+ Years (Older Adults) 19-39 Years, 40-65 Years, 65+ Years Female, Male Asian, Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino), Hispanic or Latino, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, White (not Hispanic or Latino) United States Available on the Website Designed to promote healthy dietary habits among religious community members. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=304465
Gimme 5
Diet and Nutrition Children or Adolescents,People with Lower SES School (K-College) 0-10 Years (Children) 0-10 Years Female, Male Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino), White (not Hispanic or Latino) United States Available on the Website School-based program designed to increase fruit and vegetable consumption. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=167779
Healthier Troops in a SNAP (Scouting Nutrition & Activity Program)
Obesity Management, Diet and Nutrition Children or Adolescents Home, Other Settings 0-10 Years (Children), 11-18 Years (Adolescents) 0-10 Years, 11-18 Years Female Alaska Native, American Indian, Asian, Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino), Hispanic or Latino, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, White (not Hispanic or Latino) United States Available from Third Party Only Designed to increase physical activity and promote healthy dietary habits to reduce obesity. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=2570231
Healthy Body Healthy Spirit
Physical Activity, Diet and Nutrition Adults,Racial and Ethnic Minorities (OMB Definition) Religious Establishments Rural, Suburban, Urban/Inner City 19-39 Years (Young Adults), 40-65 Years (Adults), 65+ Years (Older Adults) 19-39 Years, 40-65 Years, 65+ Years Female, Male Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino) United States Available on the Website Community-based program designed to promote healthy dietary habits and increase physical activity. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=220755
High 5 Flyers Program
Diet and Nutrition Children or Adolescents School (K-College) 0-10 Years (Children) 0-10 Years Female, Male White (not Hispanic or Latino) United States Available on the Website Designed to increase fruit and vegetable consumption among elementary school students. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=291288
High 5 Fruit and Vegetable Intervention for 4th Graders
Diet and Nutrition Children or Adolescents School (K-College) 0-10 Years (Children) 0-10 Years Female, Male Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino), White (not Hispanic or Latino) United States Available from Third Party Only School-based program designed to increase fruit and vegetable consumption. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=196124
INfant Feeding, Activity and NutriTion (INFANT)
Diet and Nutrition Caregivers,Children or Adolescents Other Settings Rural, Suburban, Urban/Inner City 0-10 Years (Children) 0-10 Years Female, Male White (not Hispanic or Latino) Australia, United States Available from Third Party Only The program is designed to increase healthy eating and reduce screen time for infants from birth to 18 months of age. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=35094331
LiSM10! (Lifestyle Modification program 10!)
Diet and Nutrition Adults,Racial and Ethnic Minorities (OMB Definition) Workplace Urban/Inner City 40-65 Years (Adults), 65+ Years (Older Adults) 40-65 Years, 65+ Years Male Asian Japan Available from Third Party Only Worksite program designed to increase healthy dietary habits and increase physical activity. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=23861232
Little by Little
Diet and Nutrition Adults,People with Lower SES Clinical Rural, Urban/Inner City 19-39 Years (Young Adults), 40-65 Years (Adults), 65+ Years (Older Adults) 19-39 Years, 40-65 Years, 65+ Years Female Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino), White (not Hispanic or Latino) United States Partially Available on the Website Designed to increase fruit and vegetable consumption among low-income African American or White women. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=280192
Middle School Physical Activity and Nutrition (MSPAN)
Physical Activity, Diet and Nutrition Children or Adolescents School (K-College) 11-18 Years (Adolescents) 11-18 Years Female, Male United States Available from Third Party Only Designed to increase physical activity and promote healthy dietary habits among Grade 6-8 level students. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=285123
North Carolina Black Churches United for Better Health Project
Diet and Nutrition Adults,Racial and Ethnic Minorities (OMB Definition) Religious Establishments 19-39 Years (Young Adults), 40-65 Years (Adults), 65+ Years (Older Adults) 19-39 Years, 40-65 Years, 65+ Years Female, Male Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino) United States Available on the Website Designed to increase fruit and vegetable consumption. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=203202
Nutrition Pathfinders
Diet and Nutrition, Physical Activity Children or Adolescents,People with Lower SES School (K-College) 0-10 Years (Children) 0-10 Years Female, Male Alaska Native, American Indian, Asian, Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino), Hispanic or Latino, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, White (not Hispanic or Latino) United States Available from Third Party Only The program is designed to promote healthy dietary habits and increase physical activity among fourth-grade children. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=31528235
Nutrition to Grow On
Diet and Nutrition Children or Adolescents,People with Lower SES School (K-College) 0-10 Years (Children) 0-10 Years Female, Male Asian, Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino), Hispanic or Latino, White (not Hispanic or Latino) United States Available from Third Party Only Designed to promote healthy dietary habits among elementary school students. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=1073505
Out of School Nutrition and Physical Activity (OSNAP) Project
Physical Activity, Diet and Nutrition Children or Adolescents Other Settings, School (K-College) Urban/Inner City 0-10 Years (Children), 11-18 Years (Adolescents) 0-10 Years, 11-18 Years Female, Male Alaska Native, American Indian, Asian, Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino), Hispanic or Latino, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, White (not Hispanic or Latino) United States Partially Available on the Website The program is designed to increase physical activity and promote healthy dietary habits among children aged 5 to 12 years. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=31469132
Parents As Teachers (PAT) High 5 Low Fat Program
Diet and Nutrition Caregivers,Racial and Ethnic Minorities (OMB Definition) Home 19-39 Years (Young Adults) 19-39 Years Female Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino) United States Available from Third Party Only Designed to increase fruit and vegetable consumption and promote healthy dietary habits. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=245394
Physical Activity and Nutrition for Health
Diet and Nutrition, Physical Activity Children or Adolescents Home, School (K-College) Rural 0-10 Years (Children), 11-18 Years (Adolescents) 0-10 Years, 11-18 Years Female, Male American Indian, Asian, Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino), Hispanic or Latino, White (not Hispanic or Latino) United States Available on the Website Designed to increase physical activity and promote healthy dietary habits. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=298373
Reach Up & Out: Toward a Healthy Lifestyle
Diet and Nutrition, Physical Activity Adults,Racial and Ethnic Minorities (OMB Definition) Other Settings Rural 40-65 Years (Adults), 65+ Years (Older Adults) 40-65 Years, 65+ Years Female Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino) United States Available on the Website The program is designed to promote nutrition and physical activity among rural African American women. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=26196528
Seattle 5-a-Day Program
Diet and Nutrition Adults Workplace 19-39 Years (Young Adults), 40-65 Years (Adults), 65+ Years (Older Adults) 19-39 Years, 40-65 Years, 65+ Years Female, Male White (not Hispanic or Latino) United States Available on the Website Worksite program designed to increase fruit and vegetable consumption. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=171040
Teens Eating for Energy and Nutrition at School (TEENS)
Diet and Nutrition Children or Adolescents Home, School (K-College) 11-18 Years (Adolescents) 11-18 Years Female, Male American Indian, Asian, Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino), Hispanic or Latino, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, White (not Hispanic or Latino) United States Available on the Website School-based program designed to increase fruit and vegetable consumption and to promote healthy dietary habits. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=246210
Texas Sprouts
Diet and Nutrition Children or Adolescents,People with Lower SES,Racial and Ethnic Minorities (OMB Definition) School (K-College) Rural, Suburban, Urban/Inner City 0-10 Years (Children) 0-10 Years Female, Male Alaska Native, American Indian, Asian, Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino), Hispanic or Latino, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, White (not Hispanic or Latino) United States Available from Third Party Only The program is designed to increase healthy eating habits among low-income Hispanic students in third through fifth grades. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=35654123
The Faith, Activity and Nutrition (FAN) Program
Physical Activity, Diet and Nutrition Adults,Racial and Ethnic Minorities (OMB Definition) Religious Establishments 19-39 Years (Young Adults), 40-65 Years (Adults), 65+ Years (Older Adults) 19-39 Years, 40-65 Years, 65+ Years Female, Male Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino), White (not Hispanic or Latino) United States Available from Third Party Only Designed to increase physical activity and fruit and vegetable consumption among adults. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=10977999
The Mediterranean Eating Plan
Diet and Nutrition Adults Other Settings 19-39 Years (Young Adults), 40-65 Years (Adults), 65+ Years (Older Adults) 19-39 Years, 40-65 Years, 65+ Years Female, Male American Indian, Asian, Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino), White (not Hispanic or Latino) United States Available on the Website Designed to promote healthy dietary intake for adults who are at increased risk for colon cancer. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=27417208
The Physical Activity and Teenage Health (PATH) Program
Physical Activity, Diet and Nutrition Children or Adolescents,Racial and Ethnic Minorities (OMB Definition) School (K-College) Urban/Inner City 11-18 Years (Adolescents) 11-18 Years Female, Male Asian, Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino), Hispanic or Latino, White (not Hispanic or Latino) United States Available from Third Party Only Designed to increase physical activity and promote healthy dietary habits among adolescents. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=781968
The Stanford Nutrition Action Program (SNAP)
Diet and Nutrition Adults,People with Low Literacy Other Settings, School (K-College) Urban/Inner City 19-39 Years (Young Adults), 40-65 Years (Adults) 19-39 Years, 40-65 Years Female, Male Asian, Hispanic or Latino, White (not Hispanic or Latino) United States Available on the Website Designed to promote healthy dietary habits. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=279387
The Treatwell 5-a-Day Program
Diet and Nutrition Adults Home, Workplace 19-39 Years (Young Adults), 40-65 Years (Adults), 65+ Years (Older Adults) 19-39 Years, 40-65 Years, 65+ Years Female, Male Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino), Hispanic or Latino, White (not Hispanic or Latino) United States Available on the Website Worksite program designed to increase fruit and vegetable consumption. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=173315
Tiny Tastes
Diet and Nutrition Caregivers,Children or Adolescents Home, School (K-College) 0-10 Years (Children) 0-10 Years Female, Male Asian, Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino), White (not Hispanic or Latino) United Kingdom Available from Third Party Only Designed to increase vegetable consumption. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=15391011
Youth Fit 4 Life
Physical Activity, Diet and Nutrition Children or Adolescents School (K-College) 0-10 Years (Children), 11-18 Years (Adolescents) 0-10 Years, 11-18 Years Female, Male Alaska Native, American Indian, Asian, Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino), Hispanic or Latino, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, White (not Hispanic or Latino) United States Available from Third Party Only Designed to increase physical activity among students. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=24604970
Youth Fit For Life
Physical Activity, Diet and Nutrition Children or Adolescents Other Settings, School (K-College) Suburban, Urban/Inner City 0-10 Years (Children), 11-18 Years (Adolescents) 0-10 Years, 11-18 Years Female, Male Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino), White (not Hispanic or Latino) United States Available from Third Party Only School-based program designed to increase physical activity among students. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=293932