Effectiveness of diet and physical activity interventions amongst adults attending colorectal and breast cancer screening: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To estimate the effectiveness of tailored physical activity and dietary interventions amongst adults attending colorectal and breast cancer screening.

Methods

Five literature databases were systematically searched to identify randomised controlled trials (RCTs) of tailored physical activity and/or dietary interventions with follow-up support initiated through colorectal and breast cancer screening programmes. Outcomes included markers of body fatness, physical activity, and dietary intake. Mean differences (MDs) or standardised mean differences (SMDs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were pooled using random effects models.

Results

Five RCTs met the inclusion criteria encompassing a total of 722 participants. Diet and physical activity interventions led to

SUBMITTER: Orange ST 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7796884 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature