S Caswell1, A S Anderson, R J C Steele. 1. Centre for Public Health Nutrition Research, Ninewells Medical School, University of Dundee, Dundee, UK. s.caswell@dundee.ac.uk
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Screening programmes provide an opportunity to combine early detection programmes with prevention strategies for chronic disease risk reduction. The aim of the current exploratory research was to identify diet and activity habits in adults diagnosed with colorectal adenomas on screening colonoscopy in order to inform the development of an intervention study in this patient group. METHODS: Participants were recruited from colonoscopy clinics and completed a 7-day food diary and physical activity record. RESULTS: Valid food diaries were completed by 32 participants. Mean daily intake of nonstarch polysaccharide was estimated at 14.2 (SD 4.2) g per day and fruit and vegetable intake (FVI) at 3.6 (SD 1.9) portions. The highest quartile of FVI consumers reported greater consumption of fruit (on any occasion) and vegetables (at evening meal) compared with low FVI consumers. Physical activity records (n = 36) indicated that walking was the most common method of activity with few indications of leisure time sport. Overall, 37% of participants failed to meet minimum recommend activity levels. CONCLUSION: The magnitudes of change in activity and diet required to conform with current guidelines were estimated. Food habits that were pertinent to the population were identified and help to provide goal-based guidance for intervention design.
BACKGROUND: Screening programmes provide an opportunity to combine early detection programmes with prevention strategies for chronic disease risk reduction. The aim of the current exploratory research was to identify diet and activity habits in adults diagnosed with colorectal adenomas on screening colonoscopy in order to inform the development of an intervention study in this patient group. METHODS:Participants were recruited from colonoscopy clinics and completed a 7-day food diary and physical activity record. RESULTS: Valid food diaries were completed by 32 participants. Mean daily intake of nonstarch polysaccharide was estimated at 14.2 (SD 4.2) g per day and fruit and vegetable intake (FVI) at 3.6 (SD 1.9) portions. The highest quartile of FVI consumers reported greater consumption of fruit (on any occasion) and vegetables (at evening meal) compared with low FVI consumers. Physical activity records (n = 36) indicated that walking was the most common method of activity with few indications of leisure time sport. Overall, 37% of participants failed to meet minimum recommend activity levels. CONCLUSION: The magnitudes of change in activity and diet required to conform with current guidelines were estimated. Food habits that were pertinent to the population were identified and help to provide goal-based guidance for intervention design.
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Authors: Angela M Craigie; Stephen Caswell; Caron Paterson; Shaun Treweek; Jill J F Belch; Fergus Daly; Jackie Rodger; Joyce Thompson; Alison Kirk; Anne Ludbrook; Martine Stead; Jane Wardle; Robert J C Steele; Annie S Anderson Journal: BMC Public Health Date: 2011-03-25 Impact factor: 3.295