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Self-reported differences in daily raw vegetable intake by ethnicity in a breast screening program.
Atul K Madan1, Catherine B Barden, Bettina Beech
1Department of Surgery, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
Journal of the National Medical Association
|November 1, 2002
Summary
Caucasian and African American women show significant differences in daily raw vegetable intake, a potentially protective food. These dietary disparities warrant consideration in breast cancer research and nutrition studies.
Area of Science:
- Nutrition and Dietetics
- Oncology
- Public Health
Background:
- Diet is considered a significant factor in breast cancer development, though a direct causal link remains inconclusive.
- Ethnic variations in dietary habits may influence breast cancer incidence and outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate disparities in dietary practices, specifically raw vegetable and fat/oil intake, between Caucasian and African American women undergoing breast cancer screening.
- To inform future research on breast cancer etiology and nutritional epidemiology.
Main Methods:
- A health behavior questionnaire was administered to 675 women during their initial visit to a Breast Health Center.
- Data collected included self-reported frequency of raw vegetable consumption and daily fat/oil intake.
Main Results:
- 40% of women reported daily raw vegetable consumption.
- A statistically significant difference was observed in daily raw vegetable intake between Caucasian (51%) and African American (29%) women (P < 0.0001).
- No significant differences were found in daily fat/oil intake or socioeconomic measures between ethnic groups.
Conclusions:
- Substantial ethnic differences exist in the consumption of potentially protective foods like raw vegetables.
- These dietary variations are crucial considerations for understanding ethnic disparities in breast cancer and its relationship with nutrition.
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