scholarly journals Adherence to a Diet, Physical Activity and Body Weight Program Using Motivational Interviewing Among Breast Cancer Survivors (P05-025-19)

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Graciela Caire-Juvera ◽  
Maria del Socorro Saucedo-Tamayo ◽  
Karina de Jesus Diaz-Lopez ◽  
Victor Alexander Quintana-Lopez ◽  
Maria Josse Navarro-Ibarra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Motivational Interviewing ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
National Council ◽  
Fruit And Vegetable ◽  
Β Carotene

Abstract Objectives This study aims to evaluate the adherence to a dietary, physical activity, and body weight intervention using the principles of Motivational Interviewing (MI) in female breast cancer survivors who participated in a trial for 4 months. Methods Premenopausal and postmenopausal female cancer survivors (n = 47) were randomized to the intervention group (IG, n = 22) that received the MI strategy, or the comparison group (CG, n = 25) that received nutritional counseling. Adherence to the program was evaluated based on compliance with dietary and physical activity goals, changes in body weight and changes in serum levels of α-carotene and β-carotene. We applied two non-consecutive 24-hour recalls to estimate dietary intake, and used a pedometer to measure number of steps. Blood samples were taken at time 0 (basal) and at 4 months of the study, and the serum concentrations of α-carotene and β-carotene were evaluated by high-performance liquid chromatography. Results Among participants in the IG, percentages of compliance with goals for fruit and vegetable intakes were 93% and 90% respectively. The consumption of red, green and yellow vegetables increased (135.3 to 148.6 g/day, 192.1 to 227.7 g/day and 49.1 to 58.9 g/day, respectively) in the IG. There were no differences in fiber or total sugar intakes between groups. Women in the IG significantly increased their serum β-carotene levels (median 10.7 to 21.2 μg/dL) compared to the CG (median 13.1 to 19.9 μg/dL) (P < 0.05). The number of steps increased in the IG compared to the CG (1865 vs. 189, P < 0.05), although participants in the two groups continued to be classified as sedentary (physical activity level <1 at 0 and 4 months). Women in the IG lost 1.75 kg of body weight compared to 0.70 kg in the CG (P = 0.08). Conclusions Findings indicate that adherence to the recommendation on fruit and vegetable intakes is relatively high and that adherence to the recommendation on fiber intake, sugar intake, body weight and physical activity should be promoted. The MI strategy is promising to motivate changes in lifestyle changes. Funding Sources Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología (CONACYT-México) (English: National Council for Science and Technology).

scholarly journals Analysis of the Relationship between Diet and Exercise Beliefs and Actual Behaviors among Breast Cancer Survivors in Northwest Ohio

2010 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. BCBCR.S4146
Author(s):  
Jeffrey G. Weiner ◽  
Timothy R. Jordan ◽  
Amy J. Thompson ◽  
Brian N. Fink
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Vegetable Intake ◽  
Cancer Recurrence ◽  
Fruit And Vegetable Intake ◽  
Breast Cancer Recurrence ◽  
Fruit And Vegetable ◽  
Diet And Exercise

Introduction Studies have shown that a diet high in fruit and vegetable intake, as well as a routine including daily exercise or physical activity, can independently affect relapse rates and survivorship in breast cancer patients. Fruits and vegetables contain powerful anti-oxidant molecules, capable of preventing tumor formation and proliferation. Exercise can lower circulating levels of estrogen, the female hormone responsible for tumor proliferation in the estrogen-sensitive form of the disease. The most beneficial results have been shown in women who exercise and consume a diet rich in fruits and vegetables. We studied the attitudes towards and behaviors related to fruit and vegetable intake and exercise in a cohort of breast cancer survivors in northwest Ohio. Materials and Methods Data were gathered from a survey sent out by the Northwest Ohio Branch of the Susan G. Komen For the Cure Foundation. We assessed and evaluated survivors’ self-reported beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors regarding exercise and fruit and vegetable intake. Results Nearly half of the survivors (46.5%) reported being unsure or in disagreement with the statement “Eating at least 5 servings of fruits and/or vegetables per day will reduce the risk of breast cancer recurrence.” Only 46.8% of those in agreement with the previous statement actually report eating at least 5 fruits and/or vegetables per day. With respect to exercise, 32.9% reported being unsure or in disagreement with the statement “Engaging in regular physical activity will reduce the risk of breast cancer recurrence.” Only 68.5% of those in agreement with the previous statement report any physical activity in the past 30 days. Conclusions Many breast cancer survivors do not appear to be aware of the benefits of diet and exercise. Further, a large proportion of those who are aware of the benefits do not adapt a healthy diet and exercise as part of their lifestyle. A majority of these survivors see a primary care physician, which we believe is the best venue to bridge this education gap. It is apparent by the pattern our data shows that more needs to be done to educate breast cancer survivors about the benefits of exercise and fruit and vegetable intake. Steps need to be taken to ensure that those who are educated also remain motivated to engage in a healthy lifestyle with the hopes of avoiding breast cancer recurrence.

Correlates of physical activity level in breast cancer survivors participating in the Women’s Healthy Eating and Living (WHEL) Study

2006 ◽  
Vol 101 (2) ◽  
pp. 225-232 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suzi Hong ◽  
Wayne A. Bardwell ◽  
Loki Natarajan ◽  
Shirley W. Flatt ◽  
Cheryl L. Rock ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Healthy Eating ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Activity Level

scholarly journals Association between Fruit and Vegetable Intake and Physical Activity among Breast Cancer Survivors: A Longitudinal Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (6) ◽  
pp. 5025-5034
Author(s):  
Steve Amireault ◽  
Jennifer Brunet ◽  
Jordan D. Kurth ◽  
Angela J. Fong ◽  
Catherine M. Sabiston
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Behavioral Interventions ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Vegetable Intake ◽  
Primary Treatment ◽  
Rate Of Change ◽  
Fruit And Vegetable Intake ◽  
Fruit And Vegetable

This study examines the association between rates of change in daily fruit and vegetable intake and in weekly levels of moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity (MVPA) over a 15-month period in women following primary treatment completion for breast cancer. Breast cancer survivors (N = 199) self-reported fruit and vegetable intake and wore an accelerometer for 7 consecutive days to measure levels of MVPA on five occasions every 3 months. Multivariate latent growth modeling revealed that the rate of change in fruit and vegetable intake was not associated with the rate of change in levels of MVPA. Baseline (Mean = 3.46 months post-treatment) levels of MVPA were not associated with the rate of change of daily fruit and vegetable intake; likewise, baseline fruit and vegetable intake was not associated with the rate of change in levels of MVPA. Behavioral interventions promoting fruit and vegetable intake should not be assumed to yield concomitant effects in promoting MVPA or vice versa.

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