Abstract P4-09-04: Weight loss and lipid-lowering efficacy of a low carbohydrate, calorie restricted diet intervention on postmenopausal breast cancer patients
Abstract:Background: Obesity and weight gain are associated with higher rates of breast cancer recurrence and increased mortality. Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death in breast cancer survivors. Control of body weight and cardiovascular risk factors are key aspects in breast cancer survivorship. The purpose of our study was to see if a low carbohydrate, calorie restricted dietary intervention could be implemented in a group of obese postmenopausal breast cancer survivors to achieve weight loss and improv… Show more
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