College of Agricultural Sciences • Cooperative Extension

Decision Decide

Program Description:
The presentation describes the links between diet and cancer and how lifestyle habits can affect risk of cancer—in particular breast, prostate and colon cancer. The risks for men and women are highlighted and the participant is encouraged to decide how to move into the 'Action' stage. Securing relevant cancer screening options is encouraged and the role of functional foods is also noted.

Program Objectives:

1. Encourage changes in lifestyle practices (diet, exercise, etc.) that reduce risk of cancer.
2. Encourage use of screening tests that help lower risk and aid in early detection.

Program Audience:
This one-time program is designed for adults from mid life to elderly.

Program Impact:
Participants knowledge of lifestyle and cancer risk and the value of screening tests will be increased.

Program Materials:
This program includes a PowerPoint presentation with associated worksheets and handouts addressing the 'Determination' or 'Preparation' stage of Stages of Change.

• PowerPoints:
  › How You Can Protect Yourself Against Cancer (color version)
  › How You can Protect Yourself Against Cancer (black/white version)
• Case Studies:
  › Breast Cancer Case Study: Evelyn Peters
  › Prostate Cancer Case Study: Jim Patterson
  › Colon Cancer Case Study: Frances Brown
• Fact Sheets:
  › A Fact Sheet about Breast Cancer
  › A Fact Sheet about Prostate Cancer
  › A Fact Sheet about Colon Cancer
  › Cancer Screening
• Personal Assessment Handouts:
  › Risk Assessment for Breast, Prostate, and Colon Cancers
  › GOALS to reduce your risk of breast, prostate and colon cancer
• Additional Handouts:
  › Food Sources of Key Nutrients
  › Grocery List Activity
• Evaluation: Protect Yourself Against Cancer

For more information, contact:

J. Lynne Brown, Ph.D., R.D.
Professor of Food Science
The Pennsylvania State University
Department of Food Science
219 Food Science Building
University Park, PA 16802
Phone: 814-863-3973; Fax: 814-363-6132
E-mail: f9a@psu.edu