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

  • By

  • 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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    The study assessed the impact of BMI on dietary habits and health behaviors in 108 women diagnosed with breast cancer.

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    Women with above-normal BMI exhibited poorer metabolic profiles, including higher body fat and lower physical activity.

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    Diet quality was significantly better in women with normal BMI, who consumed more fruits, vegetables, and fermented dairy.

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    Nutritional knowledge was inadequate in both groups, despite most women believing their knowledge was sufficient.

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    Targeted nutritional and behavioral interventions are essential for improving outcomes in women with excess body weight.

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

  • by 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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