Dietary supplement use by individuals living with and beyond breast, prostate, and colorectal cancer: A cross‐sectional survey

AbstractObjectiveTo assess patterns and levels of dietary supplement use among Australian Defence Forces, previously deployed to the Middle East Area of Operations.DesignA cross-sectional study. Participants of a large survey self-completed questions about dietary supplement use, health status, personal and job-related characteristics, and lifestyle factors. Frequency of current use of supplements was assessed in three categories (bodybuilding, energy and weight loss).SettingMiddle East Area of Operations post-deployment health survey.SubjectsCurrent and ex-serving Australian Defence Force personnel (n 14 032) who deployed to the Middle East between 2001 and 2009.ResultsBodybuilding supplements were used by 17·5 % of participants, energy supplements by 24·5 % and weight-loss supplements by 7·6 %. Overall, 32·3 % of participants used any of these supplements. Bodybuilding and energy supplements were more often used by men, younger persons and those in the Army, while weight-loss supplements were more commonly used by women and Navy personnel. Supplements in all three categories were more commonly used by persons in lower ranks, active service and combat roles. Users of bodybuilding supplements had healthier lifestyles and better health status, while users of energy and weight-loss supplements had less healthy lifestyles and poorer mental and physical health status. Overall, 11·7 % of participants used supplements containing caffeine and 3·6 % used a creatine-containing product.ConclusionsUse of dietary supplements among Australian Defence Force personnel is common, and patterned by lifestyle factors and health status.

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Dietary Supplement Use Among Chinese Primary School Students: A Cross-Sectional Study in Hunan Province

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph16030374 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 16 (3) ◽

pp. 374 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Hanmei Liu ◽

Shiya Zhang ◽

Hanshuang Zou ◽

Yuanlin Pan ◽

Qiping Yang ◽

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Keyword(s):

Primary School ◽

Dietary Supplements ◽

Dietary Supplement ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Hunan Province ◽

Primary School Students ◽

School Students ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Supplement Use ◽

Dietary Supplement Use

Dietary supplement use is increasing globally, especially among children. However, few studies have been conducted to examine dietary supplement use among Chinese children. The aim of this study was to examine the prevalence of dietary supplement use and the associated factors in primary school students. A cross-sectional study was conducted in four primary schools in Hunan province, China. A total of 706 Chinese parents/caregivers of school children aged 6–12 years old were enrolled. Self-administrated questionnaires were used to collect information about the children’s dietary supplement use, and their socio-demographic characteristics. The prevalence of dietary supplement use in primary school students was 20.4%. Calcium (16.7%), vitamin C (9.2%), and vitamin D (8.5%) were the most commonly used types of dietary supplement. The main reasons for parents/caregivers to purchase dietary supplements for their children were immunity improvement (43.6%), and for growth promotion (36.5%). Some caregivers (26.4%) purchased dietary supplements online, including from dubious or unknown sellers. However, 37.5% of caregivers did not receive formal guidance on supplementation even if they purchased their supplements through formal channels. Parents/caregivers were unclear about the appropriate choices for children’s dietary supplement use. Guidelines and counseling regarding dietary supplements for children may be helpful in public health work.

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Abstract 81: Dietary supplement use among German colorectal cancer patients: The ColoCare Study.

Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention ◽

10.1158/1055-9965.gwas-81 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 21 (11 Supplement) ◽

pp. 81-81 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Petra Schrotz-King ◽

Kira Dölp ◽

Michael Paskow ◽

Katharina Buck ◽

Clare Abbenhardt ◽

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Keyword(s):

Colorectal Cancer ◽

Cancer Patients ◽

Dietary Supplement ◽

Supplement Use ◽

Dietary Supplement Use ◽

Colorectal Cancer Patients

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Dietary supplement use among dietetics students at the University of KwaZulu-Natal

Health SA Gesondheid ◽

10.4102/hsag.v24i0.1298 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 24 ◽

Author(s):

Lynelda Pillay ◽

Kirthee Pillay

Keyword(s):

University Students ◽

Dietary Supplements ◽

Dietary Supplement ◽

Energy Levels ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Adequate Diet ◽

Supplement Use ◽

Kwazulu Natal ◽

Dietary Supplement Use ◽

Low Prevalence

Background: A dietary supplement is a product that aims to add nutritional value to the diet. University students are known to make use of dietary supplements to improve their academic performance, increase energy levels and promote overall general health. Based on assumption, students studying towards a nutrition-related degree may eat healthily and choose not to use dietary supplements. Alternatively, because of their interest in and exposure to nutrition, they may decide to use dietary supplements. However, there is a lack of published studies investigating the prevalence of dietary supplement use and reasons for use among South African university students studying towards a nutrition-related degree.Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the use of dietary supplements by dietetics students.Setting: University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN).Methods: A cross-sectional, descriptive study was conducted using a self-administered questionnaire.Results: Of the 139 participants, 23% (n = 32) used dietary supplements. There was a greater use by female students, those who lived at home and those registered for the Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics. Reasons for using dietary supplements included the following: to strengthen the immune system (62.5%), to improve energy levels (56.3%) and to enhance physical health (50%). Cost (32.7%; n = 35), an adequate diet (22.4%; n = 24) and not necessary or waste of money (15%; n = 16) were reasons for not using dietary supplements. Most students (84.4%) made use of a multivitamin and mineral supplement.Conclusion: There was a low prevalence of dietary supplement use by UKZN dietetics students, with the high cost of supplements given as the main reason for non-use.

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Is dietary supplement use longitudinally associated with fatigue in stage I-III colorectal cancer survivors?

Clinical Nutrition ◽

10.1016/j.clnu.2018.12.037 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 39 (1) ◽

pp. 234-241 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Janna L. Koole ◽

Martijn J.L. Bours ◽

José J.L. Breedveld-Peters ◽

Eline H. van Roekel ◽

Stéphanie O. Breukink ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Colorectal Cancer ◽

Cancer Survivors ◽

Dietary Supplement ◽

Stage I ◽

Supplement Use ◽

Colorectal Cancer Survivors ◽

Dietary Supplement Use

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Dietary changes and dietary supplement use, and underlying motives for these habits reported by colorectal cancer survivors of the Patient Reported Outcomes Following Initial Treatment and Long-Term Evaluation of Survivorship (PROFILES) registry

British Journal Of Nutrition ◽

10.1017/s0007114515001798 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 114 (2) ◽

pp. 286-296 ◽

Cited By ~ 22

Author(s):

Martijn J. Bours ◽

Sandra Beijer ◽

Renate M. Winkels ◽

Fränzel J. van Duijnhoven ◽

Floortje Mols ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Colorectal Cancer ◽

Dietary Supplement ◽

Initial Treatment ◽

Patient Reported Outcomes ◽

Dietary Changes ◽

Supplement Use ◽

Patient Reported ◽

Term Evaluation ◽

Dietary Supplement Use

In the present study, we aimed to describe dietary changes made post-diagnosis and current dietary supplement use by survivors of colorectal cancer (CRC), and explore the underlying motives for these lifestyle habits. Cross-sectional analyses were performed for 1458 stage I–IV CRC survivors of the Patient Reported Outcomes Following Initial Treatment and Long-Term Evaluation of Survivorship (PROFILES) registry, diagnosed between 2000 and 2009. Lifestyle, sociodemographic and clinical information was collected. Prevalence of and motivations for dietary changes and supplement use were assessed. Associations between lifestyle, sociodemographic and clinical variables were analysed by multivariable logistic regression. CRC survivors (57 % male) were on average 70 (sd 9) years of age and diagnosed 7 (sd 3) years ago. Dietary changes post-diagnosis were reported by 36 % of the survivors and current supplement use by 32 %. Motivations for dietary changes were mostly cancer-related (44 % reported ‘prevention of cancer recurrence’ as the main reason), while motivations for supplement use were less frequently related to the cancer experience (38 % reported ‘to improve health and prevent disease in general’ as the main reason). Dietary changes were significantly associated with dietary supplement use (OR 1·5, 95 % CI 1·1, 2·1). Survivors who had received dietary advice, were non-smokers, under 65 years of age, and had no stoma were more likely to have changed their diet. Survivors who were female, had multiple co-morbidities, and no overweight or obesity were more likely to use supplements. In conclusion, many CRC survivors alter their diet post-diagnosis and use dietary supplements, in part for different reasons. Insights into motivations behind these lifestyle habits and characteristics of CRC survivors adopting these habits can improve the tailoring of lifestyle counselling strategies.

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