Excessive adiposity and sedentary lifestyles are prevalent in cancer patients: a pilot study
Cancer aetiology is multifactorial; risk factors comprise obesity, central adiposity, physical inactivity and excessive/deficient intake of foods and/or nutrients with pro-carcinogenic/protective effects. We aim to analyze the pattern of nutritional status, food intake and physical activity in a coh...
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| author | Ana Isabel Almeida Dina Raquel João Andreia Rolão Isabel Monteiro-Grillo Maria Camilo Paula Ravasco |
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| description | Cancer aetiology is multifactorial; risk factors comprise obesity, central adiposity, physical inactivity and excessive/deficient intake of foods and/or nutrients with pro-carcinogenic/protective effects. We aim to analyze the pattern of nutritional status, food intake and physical activity in a cohort of cancer patients. This pilot cross-sectional study was conducted in 64 outpatients referred for Radiotherapy. Nutritional parameters evaluated: BMI, waist circumference, body composition by tetrapolar bioimpedance (Xitron®). Usual food intake was collected with a short food frequency questionnaire and physical activity was assessed with Jacksons' questionnaire. Overweight/obesity and excessive body fat mass prevalence was of 53% and 61%, respectively. Central obesity, which indicates moderate/high cardio-metabolic risk, was found in 78% of patients. Food frequency analysis showed a poor intake in vegetables and a high intake in meat and carbohydrates. Physical inactivity was prevalent. This pilot study in cancer patients, showed a high prevalence of overweight/obesity, excessive fat mass and central obesity, simultaneously with sedentary lifestyles and an inadequate diet, poor in protective foods and excessive in deleterious ones. Thus, these patients exhibit a high risk pattern for cancer development and for a poorer prognosis. The implementation of measures to promote balanced and protective diets and to encourage physical activity practice is urgently needed. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-1e871d6af2f847478d7cd8b799497ae32022-12-22T01:18:47ZengArán Ediciones, S. L.Nutrición Hospitalaria0212-16112013-10-012851468147410.3305/nh.2013.28.5.6690S0212-16112013000500015Excessive adiposity and sedentary lifestyles are prevalent in cancer patients: a pilot studyAna Isabel Almeida0Dina Raquel João1Andreia Rolão2Isabel Monteiro-Grillo3Maria Camilo4Paula Ravasco5Universidade de LisboaUniversidade de LisboaUniversidade de LisboaUniversidade de LisboaUniversidade de LisboaUniversidade de LisboaCancer aetiology is multifactorial; risk factors comprise obesity, central adiposity, physical inactivity and excessive/deficient intake of foods and/or nutrients with pro-carcinogenic/protective effects. We aim to analyze the pattern of nutritional status, food intake and physical activity in a cohort of cancer patients. This pilot cross-sectional study was conducted in 64 outpatients referred for Radiotherapy. Nutritional parameters evaluated: BMI, waist circumference, body composition by tetrapolar bioimpedance (Xitron®). Usual food intake was collected with a short food frequency questionnaire and physical activity was assessed with Jacksons' questionnaire. Overweight/obesity and excessive body fat mass prevalence was of 53% and 61%, respectively. Central obesity, which indicates moderate/high cardio-metabolic risk, was found in 78% of patients. Food frequency analysis showed a poor intake in vegetables and a high intake in meat and carbohydrates. Physical inactivity was prevalent. This pilot study in cancer patients, showed a high prevalence of overweight/obesity, excessive fat mass and central obesity, simultaneously with sedentary lifestyles and an inadequate diet, poor in protective foods and excessive in deleterious ones. Thus, these patients exhibit a high risk pattern for cancer development and for a poorer prognosis. The implementation of measures to promote balanced and protective diets and to encourage physical activity practice is urgently needed.http://scielo.isciii.es/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0212-16112013000500015&lng=en&tlng=enCáncerEvaluación nutricionalComposición corporalSobrepeso/obesidadCircunferencia de la cinturaPatrón dietético pobreActividad física |
| spellingShingle | Ana Isabel Almeida Dina Raquel João Andreia Rolão Isabel Monteiro-Grillo Maria Camilo Paula Ravasco Excessive adiposity and sedentary lifestyles are prevalent in cancer patients: a pilot study Nutrición Hospitalaria Cáncer Evaluación nutricional Composición corporal Sobrepeso/obesidad Circunferencia de la cintura Patrón dietético pobre Actividad física |
| title | Excessive adiposity and sedentary lifestyles are prevalent in cancer patients: a pilot study |
| title_full | Excessive adiposity and sedentary lifestyles are prevalent in cancer patients: a pilot study |
| title_fullStr | Excessive adiposity and sedentary lifestyles are prevalent in cancer patients: a pilot study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Excessive adiposity and sedentary lifestyles are prevalent in cancer patients: a pilot study |
| title_short | Excessive adiposity and sedentary lifestyles are prevalent in cancer patients: a pilot study |
| title_sort | excessive adiposity and sedentary lifestyles are prevalent in cancer patients a pilot study |
| topic | Cáncer Evaluación nutricional Composición corporal Sobrepeso/obesidad Circunferencia de la cintura Patrón dietético pobre Actividad física |
| url | http://scielo.isciii.es/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0212-16112013000500015&lng=en&tlng=en |
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