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Early findings from our Diet & Lifestyle study
We are pleased to announce that some early results from our Diet & Lifestyle study (DietCompLyf) have been accepted for publication.
The paper considers dietary changes that breast cancer patients involved in DietCompLyf have made following diagnosis. This is an area that has been very little researched in the past. Using the food frequency questionnaires that were completed to indicate food intake before diagnosis and at the first study visit following diagnosis, changes that have been made to food choices and overall nutrient intake have been recorded.
Results show significant increases in fruit and vegetable intake, wholegrain foods, cereals, poultry, fish and seafood, legumes, soya meat substitutes, nuts, tea and milk. Significant decreases were observed for full-fat dairy foods, red and processed meats, chips, pizza, desserts, chocolate, butter, most alcoholic drinks, high-energy drinks, coffee, white bread and pasta. An overall increase in the use of supplements was also found to be a significant result.
Continued follow-up of study participants will allow us to assess the effects of these changes on disease-free survival and possible beneficial effects on other illnesses.
This information is invaluable in the development and implementation of recommendations for breast cancer patients.
08/02/12
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