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#NATIONAL CAPITAL FITDAY 2012 FREE#

Fecal immunochemical test (FIT): Every year.

Fecal occult blood test (FOBT): Every year.

Screening intervals for tests that mainly find cancer:

Double-contrast barium enema: Every 5 years.

Screening intervals for tests that find pre-cancer and cancer:

Use this guide to help you discuss screening options with your health care professional. The best time to get screened is before any symptoms appear. If you are at greater risk, you may need to begin regular screening at an earlier age. If you are at average risk for colorectal cancer, start having regular screening at age 50.

Limit red meat consumption and avoid processed meats.

Consume calcium-rich foods like low-fat or skim milk.

Eat a high-fiber diet rich in fruits, vegetables, nuts, beans and whole grains.

Be physically active and exercise regularly.

People with a family history of inherited colorectal cancer.

People with a personal or family history of inflammatory bowel disease, such as long standing ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease.

People with a personal or family history of colorectal cancer or benign (not cancerous) colorectal polyps.

People who use tobacco, are obese or are sedentary.

With recommended screening, this cancer can be prevented (by removing polyps before they become cancerous) or detected early, when it can be more easily and successfully treated. An estimated nearly 147,000 people will be diagnosed this year, and an estimated 50,000 people will die from the disease. So far the campaign has been supported by people including double Olympic champion Max Whitlock, Ray Mears, Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson and Iwan Thomas MBE.National Colorectal Cancer Awareness MonthĬolorectal cancer is cancer of the colon or rectum.

#NATIONAL CAPITAL FITDAY 2012 FREE#

To find free events near to you, simply go to In the lead up to the event ukactive are asking the public what fitness means to them via social media using #fitness2me. Other events going on throughout the day include, business wide ‘plank offs’, a mass Hula Hoop class, a 12 hour treadmill challenge, high-street HITT classes and schools up and down the country will also be joining in to help get kids active on National Fitness Day. For example, in Stoke-on-Trent, Nuffield Health will be running outdoor exercise classes in front of their Argos store to promote physical activity. Ukactive members across the UK will be delivering free events as well as supporting Argos stores to celebrate the fun of fitness and physical activity. Participation is key it is good for our health and the health of our society” “Important events such as National Fitness Day remind us of the necessity for everyone to lead active lives.

This year will see over 5,000 events take place across the country and as the day draws nearer we are proud to announce the involvement of one of Britain’s national treasures.ĭarcey Bussell CBE, legendary ballerina and Strictly Come Dancing judge will be performing her newly formed aerobic workout DDMIX on the morning of 7th September to kick off proceedings on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. National Fitness Day powered by Argos is fast approaching, with just one week to go until the most active day of the year.