title: Diet-Related Colorectal Cancer Prevention Beliefs and Dietary Intakes in an Urban Minority Population.
abstract: In the United States, colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third leading cause of cancer-related death and third most commonly diagnosed cancer among adults. This study is the first to examine the relationship between diet-related beliefs for colorectal cancer prevention and dietary intake among an urban, predominantly Black population (n = 169). More than two-thirds reported diet-related CRC prevention beliefs. Those with diet-related CRC prevention beliefs had healthier intakes for dietary fiber (p = .005), fruit, vegetable, bean (p = .027), red meat (p = .032), vitamin C (p = .039), and cholesterol (p = .045). Most people may already have diet-related CRC prevention beliefs and having them is associated with a more healthful dietary intake.
authors.affiliation: Department of Health and Natural Sciences, Goodwin College, East Hartford, CT, USA.
authors.forename: Margot M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Zaharek-Girgasky
authors.forename: Randi L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Wolf
authors.forename: Patricia
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Zybert
authors.forename: Corey H
authors.initials: CH
authors.lastname: Basch
authors.forename: Charles E
authors.initials: CE
authors.lastname: Basch
mesh_terms: D001741:Black or African American; D000368:Aged; D015992:Body Mass Index; D015179:Colorectal Neoplasms / Q000208:ethnology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004032:Diet; D004043:Dietary Fiber / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D055088:Early Detection of Cancer; D054242:Emigrants and Immigrants; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D014481:United States; D014505:Urban Population