The Healthy Diet and Lifestyle Study II, led by the University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center, aims to explore how lifestyle changes can impact cancer risk. More than 160 participants have already been recruited, but the study is in need of more volunteers, especially men and individuals aged 35-69. The study, led by researchers Loïc Le Marchand and Marie Kainoa Fialkowski Revilla, focuses on the impact of two calorie-restricted diets on reducing abdominal fat in adults of various ancestries.
Abdominal fat is linked to an increased risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers, including colon, liver, pancreas, and breast cancer. Certain ethnic groups in Hawaiʻi are more prone to storing fat in the abdomen and are experiencing higher rates of these diseases.
Participants in the study receive 24 weeks of dietary counseling supervised by a nutritionist and undergo detailed body composition analysis using DEXA scanning to assess fat distribution. They also use a mobile app to photograph their meals on designated days, allowing researchers to analyze their diet for nutrients.
To enroll in the study or learn more, interested individuals can contact the University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center at (808) 237-3901 or email hdls2@cc.hawaii.edu. The study offers a unique opportunity to make simple lifestyle changes that could potentially reduce cancer risk and improve overall health.
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