Design and rationale for Reboot: A behavioural medicine pilot intervention to increase fruit and vegetable intake in young childhood cancer survivors

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lauren Touyz ◽  
Jennifer Cohen ◽  
Claire Wakefield ◽  
Allison Grech ◽  
Sarah Garnett ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Childhood Cancer ◽  
Vegetable Intake ◽  
Childhood Cancer Survivors ◽  
Fruit And Vegetable Intake ◽  
Fruit And Vegetable ◽  
Behavioural Medicine ◽  
Pilot Intervention

scholarly journals Design and Rationale for a Parent-Led Intervention to Increase Fruit and Vegetable Intake in Young Childhood Cancer Survivors (Reboot): Protocol for a Pilot Study (Preprint)

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lauren Touyz ◽  
Jennifer Cohen ◽  
Claire Wakefield ◽  
Allison Grech ◽  
Sarah Garnett ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Cancer Treatment ◽  
Childhood Cancer ◽  
Vegetable Intake ◽  
Childhood Cancer Survivors ◽  
Fruit And Vegetable Intake ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Fruit And Vegetable ◽  
Booster Session

BACKGROUND Poor dietary habits are common among childhood cancer survivors, despite increasing their risk of cardio metabolic complications after cancer treatment. Here, we describe the design and rationale for a pilot telephone-based, parent-led intervention aimed at increasing fruit and vegetable intake in young cancer survivors (Reboot). OBJECTIVE This pilot study aims to assess the feasibility and acceptability of delivering evidence-based telephone support to parents of childhood cancer survivors. A secondary aim includes assessing the effect of Reboot on improving childhood cancer survivors’ dietary quality by increasing child fruit and vegetable intake and variety and its contribution to overall nutrient intake. METHODS We aim to recruit parents of 15 young cancer survivors aged 2 to 12 years who have completed cancer treatment less than five years ago. The intervention comprises of 4 weekly 45-minute telephone sessions led by a health professional and one booster session 6 weeks later. Sessions address the effects of cancer treatment on children’s diets, recommended fruit and vegetable intake for children, and evidence-based strategies to promote the consumption of fruit and vegetables as well as to manage fussy eating. RESULTS Reboot is based on an existing, evidence-based parent nutrition intervention and modified for childhood cancer survivors following extensive collaboration with experts in the field. Primary outcomes of feasibility and acceptability will be measured by the number of participants who complete all five sessions, average session length (minutes), length between sessions (days) and parent Likert ratings of the usefulness and impact of the intervention collected after the booster session. Of the 15 participants we aim to recruit, 3 have completed the intervention, 1 declined to participate, 11 are actively completing the intervention and 2 participants are providing written consent. The remaining 3 participants will be recruited via telephone follow-up calls. The intervention is due to be completed by July 2018. CONCLUSIONS Reboot aims to support healthy dietary behaviors in childhood cancer survivors who are at increased risk of developing serious cardiometabolic complications after their cancer treatment. Results will inform the development and implementation of future evidence-based dietary interventions delivered to childhood cancer survivors, particularly those living in rural and remote areas. REGISTERED REPORT IDENTIFIER RR1-10.2196/9252

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.

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.

Relationship between fruit and vegetable intake and interference control in breast cancer survivors

2015 ◽  
Vol 55 (4) ◽  
pp. 1555-1562 ◽  
Author(s):  
Krystle E. Zuniga ◽  
Michael J. Mackenzie ◽  
Sarah A. Roberts ◽  
Lauren B. Raine ◽  
Charles H. Hillman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Vegetable Intake ◽  
Fruit And Vegetable Intake ◽  
Interference Control ◽  
Fruit And Vegetable
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