Time-Restricted Eating in Breast Cancer Survivors: Effects on Body Composition and Nutritional Status

Nutr Cancer. 2023;75(5):1309-1314. doi: 10.1080/01635581.2023.2195543. Epub 2023 Apr 10.

Abstract

In this secondary analysis of an 8-wk single-arm feasibility study of weekday time-restricted eating (TRE), we explored the effects of TRE on body composition. Women (n = 22; ≥60 yr) who had completed chemotherapy for early-stage breast cancer and had a body mass index ≥25 kg/m2 were enrolled. Bioelectrical impedance analysis was performed before and after 8 wk of TRE, and nutritional status was evaluated by bioelectrical impedance vector analysis (BIVA). Body weight (p = 0.01) and total fat mass (p = 0.04) decreased with TRE. Phase angle was low (defined as ≤5.6°) in 86% of participants at baseline and did not change. Four participants who initially presented with obesity (>95% ellipse, BIVA) had favorable body composition modifications after TRE. Our study highlighted a less favorable body composition profile, poorer cell integrity and overhydration in these patients. BIVA was a useful method to assess body composition and hydration. A short TRE intervention was associated with decreased estimated fat mass and a favorable change in nutritional status in those with obesity.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Body Composition
  • Breast Neoplasms* / drug therapy
  • Cancer Survivors*
  • Electric Impedance
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Nutritional Status
  • Obesity

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