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Diet and Women's Health
Nutrition for breast cancer survivors
Maintaining a healthy diet is essential for breast cancer survivors. The survivors and their families are highly concerned about improving their health related behaviors and quality of life. However, little is known about the association between dietary factors and breast cancer prognosis, especially among Asian breast cancer survivors.
We started Korean breast cancer survivors’ recruitment from 2012 and are still in progress of inviting more participants. Collection of information on demographic factors, clinical and reproductive factors, and various lifestyle factors including intakes of foods and nutrients, and supplemental use is ongoing. Biological specimens are being collected from a subset of study participants.
The purposes of this study are 1) to evaluate the associations between dietary and anthropometric factors and breast cancer prognosis and 2) to provide important evidence to support the significance of promoting healthy diets for breast cancer survivors.
Publications
Publications
Dietary isoflavone intake among breast cancer survivors and cancer-free women
Song S, Moon HG, Noh DY, Jung SY, Lee ES, Kim Z, Youn HJ, Cho J, Yoo YB, Lee SK, Lee JE, Nam SJ, Kim YS, Min JW, Jun S, Joung H, Lee JE., Nutr Res Pract. 2024;19(1):80-95. http://doi.org/10.4162/nrp.2025.19.1.80
Dietary intake and plasma isoflavones are inversely associated with inflammatory markers in breast cancer survivors: A cross-sectional study
Song S, Kim Z, Youn HJ, Cho J, Kim YS, Min JW, Choi SW, Franke AA, Jun S, Joung H, Lee JE., Nutr Res. In Press.
Intakes of saturated and unsaturated fat and circulating levels of inflammatory markers among breast cancer survivors
Kim J, Cho HJ, Kim Z, Youn HJ, Cho J, Min JW, Kim YS, Lee JE., Sci Rep. 2025;15:9481. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-92951-4
Dietary Isoflavone Intake and Breast Cancer Prognosis: A Prospective Analysis and Meta-Analysis
Song S, Cheun JH, Moon HG, Noh DY, Jung SY, Lee ES, Kim Z, Youn HJ, Cho J, Yoo YB, Jun S, Joung H, Lee JE., Nutr Cancer. 2024;76(1):42-54.
Adherence to the American Cancer Society Guidelines on Nutrition and Physical Activity for Cancer Survivors and Biomarkers of Inflammation among Breast Cancer Survivors
Kang M, Song S, Cho HJ, Kim Z, Youn HJ, Cho J, Min JW, Kim YS, Choi SW, Lee JE., Epidemiol Health. 2024;46:e2024026
Associations of body mass index and weight change with circulating levels of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein, pro-inflammatory cytokines, and adiponectin among breast cancer survivors
Cho HJ, Song S, Kim Z, Youn HJ, Cho J, Min JW, Kim YS, Choi SW, Lee JE., Asia Pac J Clin Oncol. 2023;19(1):113-125.
Association of lipid profile with obesity among breast cancer survivors: a cross-sectional study
Okekunle AP, Yie GE, Song S, Kim Z, Youn HJ, Cho J, Min JW, Kim YS, Lee JE., Lipids Health Dis. 2022;21(1):66.
Validity and reproducibility of a food frequency questionnaire for breast cancer survivors in Korea
Moon SE, Shin WK, Song S, Koh D, Ahn JS, Yoo Y, Kang M, Lee JE., Nutr Res Pract. 2022;16:e31
Nutrient intakes from supplement and factors associated with supplement use among breast cancer survivors: A cross-sectional study.
Youn J, Park S, Song S, Moon HG, Noh DY, Jung SY, Lee E, Kim Z, Youn HJ, Cho J, Yoo YB, Lee SK, Hyun T, Lee JE., Eur J Cancer Care (Engl). 2021 Mar 28;e13447. doi: 10.1111/ecc.1344
Mediating and Moderating Factors of Adherence to Nutrition and Physical Activity Guidelines, Breastfeeding Experience, and Spousal Support on the Relationship between Stress and Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Survivors
Kang NM, Hahn WH, Park S, Lee JE, Yoo YB, Ryoo CJ., Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2020 Oct 16;17(20):7532. doi: 10.3390/ijerph17207532
Profiles of depressive symptoms and the association with anxiety and quality of life in breast cancer survivors: a latent profile analysis
Shim EJ, Jeong D, Moon HG, Noh DY, Jung SY, Lee E, Kim Z, Youn HJ, Cho J, Lee JE., Qual Life Res. 2020 Feb;29(2):421-429. doi: 10.1007/s11136-019-02330-6
Adherence to the American Cancer Society Guidelines for Cancer Survivors and Health-Related Quality of Life among Breast Cancer Survivors
Koh D, Song S, Moon SE, Jung SY, Lee ES, Kim Z, Youn HJ, Cho J, Yoo YB, Lee SK, Lee JE, Nam SJ, Lee JE., Nutrients. . 2019 Dec 3;11(12):2924. doi: 10.3390/nu11122924
Determinants of Plasma 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Concentrations among Breast Cancer Survivors in Korea
Shin WK, Kim Z, Youn HJ, Cho J, Lee JE., Nutrients. 2018 Mar 20;10(3):380. doi: 10.3390/nu10030380
Dietary pattern and health-related quality of life among breast cancer survivors
Kim NH, Song S, Jung SY, Lee E, Kim Z, Moon HG, Noh DY, Lee JE., BMC Womens Health. 2018 May 10;18(1):65. doi: 10.1186/s12905-018-0555-7
The association between physical activity and health-related quality of life among breast cancer survivors
Shin WK, Song S, Jung SY, Lee E, Kim Z, Moon HG, Noh DY, Lee JE., Health Qual Life Outcomes. 2017 Jun 30;15(1):132. doi: 10.1186/s12955-017-0706-9
Development of a FFQ for breast cancer survivors in Korea
Shin WK, Song S, Hwang E, Moon HG, Noh DY, Lee JE., Br J Nutr. 2016 Nov 15:1-6. doi: 10.1017/S000711451600372X
Adherence to Guidelines for Cancer Survivors and Health-Related Quality of Life among Korean Breast Cancer Survivors
Song S, Hwang E, Moon HG, Noh DY, Lee JE., Nutrients. 2015 Dec 9;7(12):10307-19. doi: 10.3390/nu7125532
Dietary Changes After Breast Cancer Diagnosis: Associations with Physical Activity, Anthropometry, and Health-related Quality of life Among Korean Breast Cancer Survivors
Song S, Youn HJ, Jung SY, Lee E, Kim Z, Cho J, Yoo YB, Moon HG, Noh DY, Lee JE., Korean J Community Nutr 2016;21(6):533-544. doi: 10.5720/kjcn.2016.21.6.533
The Association between the Adherence to Dietary Guidelines for Breast Cancer Survivors and Health-related Quality of Life among Korean Breast Cancer Survivors
Song S, Youn J, Hwang E, Moon HG, Noh DY, Lee JE., Korean journal of community nutrition. 2015;20:129-140. doi: 10.5720/kjcn.2016.21.6.533
Dietary Intake Status among Korean Female Breast Cancer Survivors
Park M, Moon HG, Doh DY, Lee JE., Korean J Community Nutr 2014;19(2):163-175. doi: 10.5720/kjcn.2014.19.2.163
Filipino Women's Diet and Health Study (FiLWHEL)
The FiLWHEL study is a cohort study focusing on the health status of the Filipino women immigrants. The primary objectives of the FiLWHEL study are 1) to explore how lifestyle, environment, and genetic factors play a role in the health status of Filipino women; and 2) to promote healthy lifestyle and achieve the optimum level of well-being among Filipino immigrants.
The FiLWHEL study was launched on March 2014 and so far a total of 504 Filipino women, married to Korean men, are enrolled. The study collected biospecimen and a comprehensive information on various aspects of a participant's health-related life.
We are in progress of recruiting more Filipino women and presenting the results to provide a better and clearer understanding of the health status of this unique community that will play an integral part of the future of Korean society.
Publications
Publications
Associations of Dietary Intakes of Total and Specific Types of Fat with Blood Lipid Levels in the Filipino Women's Diet and Health Study (FiLWHEL)
Lee H, Kim H, Provido SMP, Kang M, Chung GH, Lee JW, Hong S, Yu SH, Lee CB, Lee JE., Glob Heart. 2023 Jun 12;18(1):29.
Dietary intakes of branched-chain amino acids and plasma lipid profiles among filipino women in Korea: the Filipino Women's Diet and Health Study (FiLWHEL)
Okekunle AP, Lee H, Provido SMP, Chung GH, Hong S, Yu SH, Lee CB, Lee JE., Nutr J. 2023 Jul 11;22(1):34
Association between Sleep Duration and Metabolic Disorders among Filipino Immigrant Women: The Filipino Women’s Diet and Health Study (FiLWHEL)
Kim HS, Lee H, Provido SMP, Chung GH, Hong S, Yu SH, Lee JE, Lee CB., J Obes Metab Syndr. 2023 Sep 30;32(3):224-235
Comparison of cardiovascular disease risk factors among FiLWHEL (2014-2016), NNS (2013) and KNHANES (2013-2015) women
Provido SMP, Abris GP, Lee H, Okekunle AP, Gironella GM, Capanzana MV, Chung GH, Hong S, Yu SH, Lee CB, Lee JE., BMC Womens Health. 2023;23(1):149.
Dietary branched-chain amino acids and odds of obesity among immigrant Filipino women: the Filipino women’s diet and health study (FiLWHEL)
Okekunle AP, Lee H, Provido SMP, Chung G, Hong S, Yu SH, Lee CB, Lee JE., BMC Public Health. 2022;22(1):654
Association Between Diet Quality and Prevalence of Obesity, Dyslipidemia, and Insulin Resistance Among Filipino Immigrant Women in Korea: The Filipino Women's Diet and Health Study
Kim HS, Lee H, Provido SMP, Kang M, Chung GH, Hong S, Yu SH, Lee CB, Lee JE., Front Public Health. 2021;9:647661
Association of fried food intake with prehypertension and hypertension: the Filipino women's diet and health study
Provido SMP, Abris GP, Hong S, Yu SH, Lee CB, Lee JE., Nutr Res Pract. 2020 Feb;14(1):76-84. doi: 10.4162/nrp.2020.14.1.76
Filipino women's diet and health study (FiLWHEL): design and methods
Abris GP, Hong S, Provido SM, Lee JE, Lee CB., Nutr Res Pract. 2017 Feb;11(1):70-75. doi: 10.4162/nrp.2017.11.1.70
Association between dietary diversity and obesity in the Filipino Women's Diet and Health Study (FiLWHEL): A cross-sectional study
Abris GP, Provido SMP, Hong S, Yu SH, Lee CB, Lee JE., PLoS One. 2018 Nov 1;13(11):e0206490. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0206490
Dietary diversity and nutritional adequacy among married Filipino immigrant women: The Filipino Women's Diet and Health Study (FiLWHEL)
Abris GP, Kim NH, Provido SMP, Hong S, Yu SH, Lee CB, Lee JE., BMC Public Health. 2018 Mar 15;18(1):359. doi: 10.1186/s12889-018-5233-z
Consumption of Han-sik and its Association with Socioeconomic Status among Filipino Immigrant Women: the Filipino Women's Diet and Health Study (FiLWHEL)
Kim N, Kang M, Abris G, Provido SM, Joung H, Hong S, Yu SH, Lee CB, Lee JE., Korean Journal of Community Nutrition. 2018 Dec 1;23(6):475-87. doi:10.5720/kjcn.2018.23.6.475
Korea Nurses' Health Study
The Korea Nurses' Health Study is a prospective cohort study of female nurses, with the goal of providing evaluations on associations of occupational, environmental, and lifestyle risk factors with health outcomes of Korean women.
Dietary assessment research
Dietary assessment research
ICT-based dietary monitoring and assessment
Assessment of dietary intake is essential in estimating nutritional status and investigating the role of diet in the maintenance of health and the reduction of disease risk. Information and communication technology (ICT) has a potential to be utilized in dietary assessment as a monitoring tool of nutritional status in public health and epidemiology. We are conducting a randomized intervention trial to examine the effectiveness of ICT-based dietary assessment and monitoring.
Development of dietary assessment tool
Accurately estimating daily intake of foods and nutrients remains a major challenge due to significant within-person variability. Our research focuses on the development and refinement of dietary assessment tools designed to estimate intakes of nutrients, foods, and food groups at the population level.
Diet-Gene interaction research
Diet-Gene interaction research
Although recent studies found genetic factors related to chronic diseases such as obesity and cancer, it has been suggested that only a small proportion of heritability may be explained by the genetic variants. It has been hypothesized that gene-environment interaction may explain the missing heritability. For example, the association between dietary factors and disease outcomes may vary depending on specific genetic profile. We study whether particular diets accentuate risk of chronic diseases in a population with a certain genetic variation.
Diet and cancer
Diet and cancer
Gastrointestinal Cancer
Diet plays a critical role in the prevention of gastrointestinal (GI) cancer. Since gastrointestinal adenomas are precursors to cancer, identifying dietary and lifestyle risk factors for both precancerous lesions and cancer is essential for informing public health strategies in Korea. Our research focuses on investifating dietary contributors to the development of GI adenomas and exploring nutritional approaches to cancer prevention.
Asia Cohort Consortium
The Asia Cohort Consortium is a collaborative research with a focus to understanding the associations between the relationships among genetics, environmental exposures, and the etiology of disease including cancer in more than 1 million Asian population. Our research has focused on the roles of dietary factors in cancer prevention and progression.
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