To assess the impact of BMI on the dietary habits and health behaviors of women diagnosed with breast cancer, highlighting its significance in treatment strategies.
Key Findings:
Women with above-normal BMI had a less favorable metabolic and behavioral profile, including lower leisure-time physical activity and less regular meal patterns.
Higher body fat percentage, greater visceral fat, shorter sleep duration, and higher tobacco use were observed in women with above-normal BMI.
Diet quality was higher in women with normal BMI, with greater consumption of vegetables, fruits, and fermented dairy products.
Nutritional knowledge was rated as inadequate in both groups despite self-assessments indicating adequacy.
Interpretation:
The findings suggest a need for targeted nutritional and behavioral interventions integrated into standard oncological care for women with excess body weight.
Limitations:
The study was conducted in a single center, which may limit generalizability due to lack of diversity in the sample.
Participants had not received formal nutritional education prior to the study.
Conclusion:
Targeted interventions may reduce the risk of recurrence and improve quality of life for women with breast cancer, particularly those with excess body weight, emphasizing the need for lifestyle modifications.
by Agnieszka Bilska, Monika Radzimirska-Graczyk, Natalia Popierz-Rydlewska, Ewa Śliwicka, Marta Liszka, Piotr Nowaczyk, Wojciech Siejak, Anna Gogojewicz
