Cancer survivors' adherence to the American cancer society and American institute of cancer research dietary guidelines in Lebanon.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Adequate diet and lifestyle practices are postulated to improve health and enhance wellbeing of cancer survivors. Despite the heavy cancer burden in Lebanon, little is known about the diet quality of survivors. This cross-sectional study assessed the compliance of survivors in remission with the American Cancer Society/American Institute Research Fund (ACS/AICR) diet and physical activity guidelines.

Methods

Cancer survivors in remission for at least 3 months and attending oncology clinics in two referral centers in Beirut, Lebanon were recruited. Adherence to the ACS/AICR was assessed by examining the compliance to guidelines promoting fruits, vegetables and whole grain and discouraging elevated alcohol, meat and energy dense foods intake. Dietary data was assess

SUBMITTER: Jabbour J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11462921 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature