| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2691349 | e-SPEN, the European e-Journal of Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism | 2009 | 5 Pages |
SummaryBackground & aimsOur group previously reported positive effects of a lifestyle intervention on weight loss and physical activity in overweight/obese endometrial cancer survivors (ECS). Here we report the effects on quantitative nutrient intake.MethodsThis was a randomized controlled trial in which the Lifestyle Intervention (LI) group (n = 23) received 6 months of group nutrition/physical activity counseling while the Usual Care (UC) group (n = 22) received an informational brochure.ResultsAt 3 months, LI had significantly lower intakes of kilocalories (mean LI = 1451.3, UC = 1734.6, p = 0.042), total fat (mean LI = 53.3 g, UC = 69.7 g, p = 0.033), and MUFA (mean LI = 16.1 g, UC = 21.0 g, p = 0.039) and a higher intake of lycopene (mean LI = 2423.9 mcg, UC = 810.5 mcg, p = 0.001). Dietary cholesterol intake trended towards a lower intake in LI (mean LI = 181.0 mg, UC = 253.1 mg, p = 0.075). Lycopene trended towards a higher intake in LI at 6 months (mean LI = 1673.5 mg, UC = 496.4 mg, p = 0.055). At 12 months, a higher intake of potassium was observed in LI (mean LI = 1382.7 mg, UC = 578.2 mg, p = 0.064).ConclusionsResults of this study indicate that this lifestyle intervention was effective in improving the intake of some nutrients in obese/overweight ECS.
