The 'empty calories' in drinks are often forgotten or ignored by dieters, says the WCRF.

BBC: Alcohol calories 'too often ignored'

At least 13, 000 premature deaths from cancer could be prevented each year in the UK, says the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF).

BBC: 13,000 cancer deaths 'can be prevented'

The WCRF survey of more than 2, 000 adults suggested that 28% of people think there is little that can be done to prevent cancer.

BBC: 13,000 cancer deaths 'can be prevented'

The YouGov survey for the WCRF found that, on average, 17% of lower income households (social groups C2, D and E) eat at least five portions per day, compared with 27% for those in higher income groups.

BBC: Only one in five eats five a day, poll suggests

The UICC and the WCRF want governments and the public to dispel four important myths and misconceptions about cancer, namely that cancer is just a health issue, that it is a disease of the wealthy, developed countries, that it is a death sentence and that getting cancer is down to fate.

BBC: 13,000 cancer deaths 'can be prevented'