This 517 page report took 5 years to prepare and involved 9 research teams from universities around the world. The panel of 21 internationally renowned scientists drew 10 recommendations after assessing over 7,000 published studies relating to 17 cancers sites, the causes of obesity, cancer survivors and health related recommendations for other diseases. All the recommendations were geared towards ways to reduce the risk of cancer by diet and physical activity along with body composition.