Changes in food habits in cancer patients in Italy: a survey. AIOM - SINPE - FAVO

Gavazzi, Cecilia; Sieri, Sabina; Traclò, Francesca; Sproviero, Alessandro; Vandoni, G.; Ricci, Roberta; Stragliotto, Silvia; Zagonel, Vittorina; Pinto, Carmine; Farina, Gabriella; Pedrazzoli, Paolo; Gianotti, Luca; Caccialanza, Riccardo; Cotogni, Paolo; Nardi, Mariateresa; Lorenzo, Francesco De; Iannelli, Elisabetta; Santangelo, Claudia

doi:10.1016/j.nut.2018.04.002

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“…In contrast, women who have/had depressive symptoms might pay more attention to their food intake, resulting in 'normal' MDS and AHEI scores and, consequently, no associations. In cancer patients, changes towards a healthier diet were significantly more frequent in women compared to men (Gavazzi et al, 2018). The associations of chronic/ recurrent depressive symptoms with the MDS and AHEI were found in both sexes; though, when the MDS analysis was stratified, the association was only found in women.…”

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Associations of depressive symptoms and history with three a priori diet quality indices in middle-aged and older adults

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Journal of Affective Disorders

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Associations of depressive symptoms and history with three a priori diet quality indices in middle-aged and older adults

Elstgeest

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Penninx

et al. 2019

Journal of Affective Disorders

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“…Moreover, after diagnosis, they usually search for additional information about their lifestyle (e.g. nutrition, smoking, alcohol consumption, PA) from several sources [27,28]. Without adequate competence to correctly evaluate the quality of the collected information, there is the concrete risk of finding misleading news leading to unsafe and risky habits or that can induce excessive attention to those environmental factors potentially harmful as air pollution.…”

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“Running with cancer”: A qualitative study to evaluate barriers and motivations in running for female oncological patients

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Nowadays, it is widely acknowledged that low physical activity levels are associated with an increase in terms of both disease recurrence and mortality in cancer survivors. In this light, deciphering those factors able to hamper or facilitate an active lifestyle is crucial in order to increase patients' adherence to physical activity. The purpose of this study was to explore barriers and motivations in a sample of female oncological patients, practising running using the ecological model and compare them with healthy controls. Focus group interviews were conducted at Verona University. Participants were 12 female cancer survivors and 7 matched healthy controls who had participated at "Run for Science" project. The interviews were transcribed verbatim and analyzed using content analysis. Transcripts were categorized according to the ecological model, identifying barriers and motivations as themes. About motivations, three sub-themes were included: personal, interpersonal and environmental/organizational factors. Regarding barriers, another sub-theme was recognized: community/policy factors. Compared to healthy controls, survivors expressed motivations and barriers specifically related to their oncological disease. Running was a challenge with their cancer and a hope to give to other patients. Main barriers were represented by treatment-related side effects, inexperienced trainers and external factors, e.g. delivery of incorrect information. Running programs dedicated to oncological patients should consider intrinsic obstacles, related to cancer and its treatment. The interventions should offer a personalized program performed by qualified trainers, together with a motivational approach able to improve participants' adherence to an active lifestyle.

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“…Several, but not all, studies suggest that CRC survivors generally improve specific health behaviors after diagnosis. Retrospective studies suggest these include eating more healthy [9–12], increasing physical activity [11], and quitting smoking [11]. Also, some prospective studies report changes in concordance with lifestyle recommendations after CRC diagnosis, including an increase in vegetable consumption [13–15], an increase in physical activity [13], a decrease in alcohol intake [14], and quitting smoking [15].…”

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Colorectal cancer survivors only marginally change their overall lifestyle in the first 2 years following diagnosis

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PurposeA healthy lifestyle after colorectal cancer (CRC) diagnosis may improve prognosis. Data related to lifestyle change in CRC survivors are inconsistent and potential interrelated changes are unknown.MethodsWe assessed dietary intake, physical activity, body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, and smoking among 1072 patients diagnosed with stages I–III CRC at diagnosis, 6 months and 2 years post-diagnosis. An overall lifestyle score was constructed based on the 2018 World Cancer Research Fund/American Institute of Cancer Research recommendations (range 0–7). We used linear mixed models to analyze changes in lifestyle over time.ResultsParticipants had a mean (± SD) age of 65 ± 9 years and 43% had stage III disease. In the 2 years following CRC diagnosis, largest changes were noted for sugary drinks (− 45 g/day) and red and processed meat intake (− 62 g/week). BMI (+ 0.4 kg/m2), waist circumference (+ 2 cm), and dietary fiber intake (− 1 g/day) changed slightly. CRC survivors did not statistically significant change their mean intake of fruits and vegetables, alcohol, or ultra-processed foods nor did they change their physical activity or smoking behavior. Half of participants made simultaneous changes that resulted in improved concordance with one component as well as deteriorated concordance with another component of the lifestyle score. Overall lifestyle score changed from a mean 3.4 ± 0.9 at diagnosis to 3.5 ± 0.9 2 years post-diagnosis.ConclusionsCRC survivors hardly improve their overall lifestyle after diagnosis.Implications for Cancer SurvivorsGiven the importance of a healthy lifestyle, strategies to effectively support behavior changes in CRC survivors need to be identified.

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Changes in food habits in cancer patients in Italy: a survey. AIOM - SINPE - FAVO

Cited by 18 publications

References 15 publications

Associations of depressive symptoms and history with three a priori diet quality indices in middle-aged and older adults

Associations of depressive symptoms and history with three a priori diet quality indices in middle-aged and older adults

“Running with cancer”: A qualitative study to evaluate barriers and motivations in running for female oncological patients

Colorectal cancer survivors only marginally change their overall lifestyle in the first 2 years following diagnosis

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