| Jing Li,Liqiong Zhang,Qiujun Tang,Xianglin Yuan. Survey of changes in dietary preferences in cancer patients in China. Oncol Transl Med, 2015, 1: 99-103. |
| Survey of changes in dietary preferences in cancer patients in China |
| Received:March 23, 2015 Revised:May 19, 2015 |
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| KeyWord:nutrition; cancer; preference changes; “fawu”; dietary guidance |
| Author Name | Affiliation | E-mail | | Jing Li | Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, Hubei province, China | 1269450989@qq.com | | Liqiong Zhang | Department of Oncology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, Hubei province, China | zhangliqiongqiong@163.com | | Qiujun Tang | Department of Oncology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, Hubei province, China | 28180075@qq.com | | Xianglin Yuan | Department of Oncology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, Hubei province, China | YXL@medmail.com.cn |
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| Abstract: |
| Objective The aim of this study was to investigate the changes in dietary preferences in cancer patients in
China and to determine the need for encouraging the adherence to a sensible diet among such patients.
Methods A total of 468 cancer patients were interviewed using a self-designed questionnaire focusing on
changes in the intake of specific foods. Data were analyzed using SPSS 16.0.
Results Most patients completely avoided roosters and carp (73.1%), condiments (51.9%), and meat
of aquatic species (40.4%). All other types of the specific foods were completely avoided by different subpopulations of the patients.
Conclusion In addition to focusing on disease treatment, medical professionals need to help cancer patients overcome barriers associated with the customs of avoiding specific foods encompassed by the term
”fawu” and provide them with dietary guidance in order to prevent negative nutritional effects. |
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