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[Nutrition patterns in German breast cancer patients]
M Reuss-Borst1, J Kötter, U Hartmann
1Klinik Am Kurpark, Bad Kissingen, Fachklinik für Onkologie und Lehrklinik für Ernährungsmedizin, Germany. m.reuss-borst@rehaklinik-am-kurpark.de
Deutsche Medizinische Wochenschrift (1946)
|March 18, 2011
Summary
Breast cancer patients often have poor diets, with low intake of healthy foods like grains and vegetables, and high intake of meat. Nutritional counseling during rehabilitation is crucial for improving patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Nutritional Science
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Established links between diet and breast cancer risk.
- Understanding nutritional patterns in diagnosed patients is vital.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the dietary habits of German breast cancer patients post-diagnosis.
- To identify specific nutritional patterns associated with the disease.
Main Methods:
- Prospective study of 165 breast cancer patients.
- Nutritional habits assessed during inpatient medical rehabilitation.
Main Results:
- Patients reported low consumption of grains, vegetables, fruits, and fish.
- High intake of meat and processed meat was observed.
- The identified dietary pattern may contribute to breast cancer development.
Conclusions:
- Breast cancer patients exhibit unfavorable nutrition patterns.
- Nutritional counseling is essential for this patient group.
- Inpatient rehabilitation offers a suitable setting for nutritional interventions.
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