作者
Cecilia Gavazzi, Sabina Sieri, Francesca Traclò, Alessandro Sproviero, Giulia Vandoni, Roberta Ricci, Silvia Stragliotto, Vittorina Zagonel, Carmine Pinto, Gabriella Farina, Paolo Pedrazzoli, Luca Gianotti, Riccardo Caccialanza, Paolo Cotogni, Mariateresa Nardi, Francesco De Lorenzo, Elisabetta Iannelli, Claudia Santangelo
发表日期
2018/11/1
期刊
Nutrition
卷号
55
页码范围
140-145
出版商
Elsevier
简介
Objectives
The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of cancer patients changing their diet in relation to cancer site, sex, age and geographic distribution. Furthermore, we aimed to explore the rationale behind dietary changes and to identify sources of information in order to plan specific educational training.
Methods
Patients ≥18 y of age who accessed the Italian Cancer Patients, Families and Friends Association information points were invited to participate. An ad hoc self-report questionnaire was used. The questionnaire asked patients about changes made to the major food groups. A minimum sample of 100 patients for the most common cancers was planned. We analyzed 1257 questionnaires. We assessed the prevalence of, reasons for, and type of dietary changes. Logistic regression was used to analyze the main determinants of dietary changes.
Results
Of the 1257 patients, 705 (56.1%) reported …
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