Publications by authors named "Adriane Kozlovsky"
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- The study focused on the impact of a mindful eating intervention on weight loss in African American women who have completed treatment for breast cancer, as these women are at higher risk for recurrence and weight gain.
- The research involved a 24-week pilot study with 22 participants who engaged in mindful eating practices and received dietary counseling, leading to significant improvements in both mindfulness and weight loss over time.
- The findings suggest that mindful eating programs can effectively promote weight reduction, especially in women diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer and those with initially higher levels of mindfulness.
Breast cancer survival rates are lower in African Americans (AAs) than in Caucasians, owing in part to a higher prevalence of obesity in the former, which increases the risk of recurrence and mortality. The Women's Intervention Nutrition Study (WINS) found that Caucasian women who followed a low-fat eating plan experienced a lower rate of cancer recurrence than women who maintained their usual diets. The purpose of this study was to test the feasibility of a WINS plan tailored to the cultural needs of AA breast cancer survivors.
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