A Scoping Review to Explore the Potential Benefits of Nutrition Interventions for Latino/a Adult Cancer Survivors in the US
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2023-11-29
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Johnson, Cassandra M.
Stubblefield, Emily
Godinich, Brandon M.
Walker, Miranda
Salcedo Price, Ramona
Allicock, Marlyn A.
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Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
Abstract
Despite evidence for the role of healthy diets in preventing cancer, little is known about how nutrition can support positive health outcomes after a cancer diagnosis for Latino/a cancer survivors in the United States (U.S.). The purpose of this scoping review is to understand the potential benefits of nutrition interventions in supporting healthy survivorship among Latino/a cancer survivors in the U.S. A team compiled, evaluated, and summarized the available evidence. Potentially relevant studies were identified from a comprehensive search of peer-reviewed databases and the gray literature. Eligible studies included Latino/a adult cancer survivors with a nutrition education, dietary change, or behavioral intervention; and a nutrition-related health outcome. Data were extracted and summarized using tables. The review included 10 randomized controlled trials, with samples or subsamples of Latino/a cancer survivors. Interventions mostly focused on breast cancer survivors. The results showed some evidence that dietary behaviors, like fruit and vegetable intake, were related to positive outcomes, like a decreased risk of cancer (through changes in DNA methylation), decreased risk breast cancer recurrence (through changes in inflammatory biomarkers), or improved perception of health status. The findings highlight a need for community-engaged and culturally relevant nutrition interventions for Latino/a adults, especially for rural communities; and innovative intervention approaches, including m/ehealth approaches with long-term follow-up.
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This article belongs to the Special Issue Nutrition and Lifestyle Interventions for Cancer Survivors.
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Latino cancer survivors, cancer survivorship, experimental designs, nutrition intervention, cancer disparity, cancer equity
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Johnson, C. M., Stubblefield, E., Godinich, B. M., Walker, M., Salcedo Price, R., & Allicock, M. A. (2023). A scoping review to explore the potential benefits of nutrition interventions for Latino/a Adult cancer survivors in the US. Nutrients, 15(23), 4963.
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