Impact of body mass index on dietary habits and health behaviors in breast cancer patients - Scorecard - MDSpire

Impact of body mass index on dietary habits and health behaviors in breast cancer patients

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  • Agnieszka Bilska

  • Monika Radzimirska-Graczyk

  • Natalia Popierz-Rydlewska

  • Ewa Śliwicka

  • Marta Liszka

  • Piotr Nowaczyk

  • Wojciech Siejak

  • Anna Gogojewicz

  • June 2, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Influence of Body Mass Index on Nutrition Choices and Health Practices Among Women with Breast Cancer

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionBreast Cancer
Key MechanismsImpact of BMI on dietary habits and health behaviors.
Target PopulationWomen diagnosed with breast cancer, aged 31-65 years.
Care SettingBreast Surgical Oncology Department, Greater Poland Cancer Center.

Key Highlights

  • Higher BMI associated with poorer metabolic and behavioral profiles.
  • Group 1 (normal BMI) had better dietary quality than Group 2 (above normal BMI).
  • Insufficient nutritional knowledge reported in both groups.
  • Higher prevalence of tobacco use and lower physical activity in women with excess weight.
  • Need for targeted nutritional and behavioral interventions in oncological care.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

  • Assess BMI as a modifiable risk factor for breast cancer.

Management

  • Implement dietary education and physical activity promotion.

Monitoring & Follow-up

  • Regularly evaluate dietary habits and health behaviors post-diagnosis.

Risks

  • Women with excess weight face higher risk of recurrence and poorer treatment response.

Patient & Prescribing Data

Women diagnosed with breast cancer, aged 31-65 years.

Focus on improving dietary quality and promoting physical activity.

Clinical Best Practices

  • Integrate lifestyle modifications into standard oncological care.
  • Address sleep hygiene and psychological stress in treatment plans.
  • Utilize validated questionnaires for assessing dietary habits and health behaviors.

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