Adaptation and evaluation of the National Cancer Institute's Diet History Questionnaire and nutrient database for Canadian populations

Csizmadi, Ilona; Kahle, Lisa; Ullman, Ruth; Dawe, Ursula; Zimmerman, Thea Palmer; Friedenreich, Christine M.; Bryant, Heather; Subar, Amy F.

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“…We found no difference in DNA repair capacity using any of these tests. These assays were chosen because they are rapid and simple, and they have successfully been employed to screen for radiation-sensitive individuals and individuals with cancer-prone syndromes (Rothfuss et al, 1998;Djuzenova et al, 1999;Kuhne et al, 2004). As a panel, the three tests measure both the immediate effect of radiation on DNA breakage, and DNA repair capacity up to 24 h post-irradiation.…”

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“…These included a diet history questionnaire (a food frequency questionnaire that was developed by staff at the Risk Factor Monitoring and Methods Branch at the National Cancer Institute and reflects Canadian food availability and food fortification practices) (Csizmadi et al, 2006), a 'follow-up questionnaire for a study of breast and ovarian cancer in highrisk families' with questions directed at reproductive histories, prophylactic surgery, use of exogenous estrogens, and other lifestyle factors, and a shorter 'research questionnaire for a study of genetic and non-genetic factors associated with breast cancer risk in high-risk women' that asked questions regarding use of dietary supplements and physical activity.…”

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DNA repair capacity as a possible biomarker of breast cancer risk in female BRCA1 mutation carriers

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The BRCA1 gene product helps to maintain genomic integrity through its participation in the cellular response to DNA damage: specifically, the repair of double-stranded DNA breaks. An impaired cellular response to DNA damage is a plausible mechanism whereby BRCA1 mutation carriers are at increased risk of breast cancer. Hence, an individual's capacity to repair DNA may serve as a useful biomarker of breast cancer risk. The overall aim of the current study was to identify a biomarker of DNA repair capacity that could distinguish between BRCA1 mutation carriers and non-carriers. DNA repair capacity was assessed using three validated assays: the single-cell alkaline gel electrophoresis (comet) assay, the micronucleus test, and the enumeration of g-H2AX nuclear foci. DNA repair capacity of peripheral blood lymphocytes from 25 cancer-free female heterozygous BRCA1 mutation carriers and 25 noncarrier controls was assessed at baseline and following cell exposure to g -irradiation (2 Gy). We found no significant differences in the mean tail moment, in the number of micronuclei or in the number of g-H2AX nuclear foci between the carriers and non-carriers at baseline, and following g-irradiation. These data suggest that these assays are not likely to be useful in the identification of women at a high risk for breast cancer. British Journal of Cancer (2007) The inheritance of a deleterious mutation in the breast cancer susceptibility gene, BRCA1, has been associated with a lifetime risk of breast cancer of between 45 and 87% (Ford et al, 1998;Antoniou et al, 2003). Genetic, reproductive, and environmental factors have all been suggested to influence breast cancer risk in BRCA1 mutation carriers (reviewed in Narod and Offit (2005)). The use of breast cancer as an endpoint to evaluate the protective role of potential modifying factors is not always feasible. Thus, there is a need to ascertain biomarkers of cancer susceptibility in these women. In turn, the identification of a valid biomarker of breast cancer risk would allow us to identify mutation carriers and help improve our ability to target, and to evaluate the effect of both dietary and lifestyle alterations, as well as, medical diagnostic and therapeutic interventions on breast cancer risk.The BRCA1 protein plays a vital role in maintaining genomic stability because of its key role in the repair of double-stranded DNA breaks by homologous recombination (reviewed in Welcsh et al (2000)). If double-stranded DNA breaks are left unrepaired, or are repaired inaccurately, aberrant chromosome breaks, deletions, and translocations may accumulate. Thus, an impaired cellular response to DNA damage appears to be a plausible mechanism whereby BRCA1 mutation carriers are at an increased risk of breast cancer (Scott, 2004). Hence, the evaluation of an individual's capacity to repair DNA may serve as a biomarker of breast cancer risk in carriers of these mutations.Two previous studies have shown higher levels of chromosomal aberrations and chromosomal breaks among women with a BRCA...

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DNA repair capacity as a possible biomarker of breast cancer risk in female BRCA1 mutation carriers

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“…37 The Diet History Questionnaire (DHQ) was analyzed using Diet*Calc, version 1.4.2 (Canadian version) software. The DHQ has been validated across nutrients and food groups including alcohol.…”

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Alcohol consumption and low-risk drinking guidelines among adults: a cross-sectional analysis from Alberta’s Tomorrow Project

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Health Promot Chronic Dis Prev Can

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Introduction Moderate to heavy alcohol consumption is a risk factor for all-cause mortality and cancer incidence. Although cross-sectional data are available through national surveys, data on alcohol consumption in Alberta from a large prospective cohort were not previously available. The goal of these analyses was to characterize the levels of alcohol consumption among adults from the Alberta’s Tomorrow Project in the context of cancer prevention guidelines. Furthermore, we conducted analyses to examine the relationships between alcohol consumption and other high-risk or risk-related behaviours. Methods Between 2001 and 2009, 31 072 men and women aged 35 to 69 years were enrolled into Alberta’s Tomorrow Project, a large provincial cohort study. Data concerning alcohol consumption in the past 12 months were obtained from 26 842 participants who completed self-administered health and lifestyle questionnaires. We conducted cross-sectional analyses on daily alcohol consumption and cancer prevention guidelines for alcohol use in relation to sociodemographic factors. We also examined the combined prevalence of alcohol consumption and tobacco use, obesity and comorbidities. Results Approximately 14% of men and 12% of women reported alcohol consumption exceeding recommendations for cancer prevention. Higher alcohol consumption was reported in younger age groups, urban dwellers, those with higher incomes and those who consumed more red meat. Moreover, volume of daily alcohol consumption was positively associated with current tobacco use in both men and women. Overall, men were more likely to fall in the moderate and high-risk behavioural profiles and show higher daily alcohol consumption patterns compared to women. Conclusion Despite public health messages concerning the adverse impact of alcohol consumption, a sizeable proportion of Alberta’s Tomorrow Project participants consumed alcohol in excess of cancer prevention recommendations. Continued strategies to promote low-risk drinking among those who choose to drink could impact future chronic disease risk in this population.

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“…Nonrespondents were sent reminder postcards 6 and 16 weeks after the initial mailing and semiannual newsletters for 1 year, after which no further contact occurred. Twelve weeks after returning a completed Health and Lifestyle Questionnaire, participants were mailed a Canadian Diet History Questionnaire I [17][18][19] and Past Year Total Physical Activity Questionnaire. 20 These questionnaires had either been adapted (diet) or specifically developed and tested for reliability and validity (physical activity) for use in this cohort.…”

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Design, methods and demographics from phase I of Alberta's Tomorrow Project cohort: a prospective cohort profile

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Adaptation and evaluation of the National Cancer Institute's Diet History Questionnaire and nutrient database for Canadian populations

Cited by 149 publications

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DNA repair capacity as a possible biomarker of breast cancer risk in female BRCA1 mutation carriers

DNA repair capacity as a possible biomarker of breast cancer risk in female BRCA1 mutation carriers

Alcohol consumption and low-risk drinking guidelines among adults: a cross-sectional analysis from Alberta’s Tomorrow Project

Design, methods and demographics from phase I of Alberta's Tomorrow Project cohort: a prospective cohort profile

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