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Obesity Factors (Physical Activity and Usual Dietary Pattern) and Breast Cancer in Korea

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  • Kim Myeong Seong

    (National Cancer Center, Department of Radiology, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si Gyeonggi-do, South Korea)

  • Nam Young Hee

    (Namseoul University, Department of Public Health Administration, Seonghwan-eup, Seobuk-gu, Cheonan, Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea)

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Introduction. This study sought to evaluate the association between obesity factors (food consumption and physical activity) and breast cancer incidence in Korean women.Material and methods. The study included breast cancer patients (250 women) and normal participants undergoing medical checkups (250 women) who visited a specialized cancer research hospital between August 1, 2016 and February 15, 2017. Nutrient intake was assessed using a validated food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) covering 112 dishes and foods that Koreans often eat. Physical activity was assessed according to the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) guidelines and was quantified as metabolic equivalent (MET) scores.Results. The results for nutrient intake obtained using the FFQ showed that the control group had a higher consumption of dietary fiber (p

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  • Kim Myeong Seong & Nam Young Hee, 2019. "Obesity Factors (Physical Activity and Usual Dietary Pattern) and Breast Cancer in Korea," Polish Journal of Sport and Tourism, Sciendo, vol. 26(3), pages 29-34, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:vrs:spotou:v:26:y:2019:i:3:p:29-34:n:5
    DOI: 10.2478/pjst-2019-0017
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    breast cancer; diet; FFQ; MET; obesity;
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