Changes in dietary intake of breast cancer survivors: Early findings of a Malaysian breast cancer prospective cohort study
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
6-1-2022
Abstract
This study aimed to evaluate the changes in post-diagnosis dietary intake of breast cancer survivors. A total of 112 participants from the Malaysian Breast Cancer Survivorship Cohort study with dietary intake at one-year post-diagnosis (T1) and three-year post-diagnosis (T2) were included. A three-day food record was used to assess the dietary intake of breast cancer survivors. The participants' anthropometrical measurements were measured at both time points (n = 95). Notably, we found that around half of the participants were obese at both time points. Body weight and body mass index increased significantly between the two time points (P < 0.01). Most of the participants did not meet the Malaysian recommended nutrient intake for dietary fat, fiber, and calcium at both time points. The energy intake significantly decreased (from 1,596 kcal/day to 1,524 kcal/day, P = 0.028) within the survivors. Significant decreases were observed in the overall intakes of carbohydrates, total sugar, protein, fiber, and calcium (P < 0.05). Overall, many Malaysian breast cancer survivors remained overweight or obese and had suboptimal dietary intake even at three years post-diagnosis. These require more proactive dietary intervention with continuous monitoring and evaluation among breast cancer survivors for their survivorship care.
Keywords
Weight Change, Diagnosis, Health, Food
Divisions
Socialprevent,surgerydept
Funders
Ministry of Education, Malaysia UM.C/HIR/MOHE/06,Universiti Malaya RU013-2017O
Publication Title
Nutrition and Cancer-An International Journal
Volume
74
Issue
7
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Publisher Location
2-4 PARK SQUARE, MILTON PARK, ABINGDON OX14 4RN, OXON, ENGLAND