Journal of Food and Nutritional DisordersISSN: 2324-9323

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Letter to Editor, J Food Nutr Disor Vol: 4 Issue: 5

Head and Neck Cancer Adherence to Dietary Recommendations using Theory-Based Tools: Future Research Directions

Mallory G Cases1*, Andrew D Frugé2 and Michael Daniel3
1Department of Health Behavior, School of Public Health, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, US
2Department of Nutrition Sciences, School of Health Professions, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, US
3Department of Biology, College of Arts & Sciences, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, US
Corresponding author : Mallory Cases
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E-mail: mgcases@uab.edu
Received: August 26, 2015 Accepted: October 05, 2015 Published: October 12, 2015
Citation: Cases MG, Frugé AD, Daniel M (2015) Head and Neck Cancer Adherence to Dietary Recommendations using Theory-Based Tools: Future Research Directions. J Food Nutr Disor 4:5. doi:10.4172/2324-9323.1000181

Abstract

Head and Neck Cancer Adherence to Dietary Recommendations using Theory-Based Tools: Future Research Directions

The possibility of applying social cognitive theory (SCT) as a potential framework in improving head and neck cancer (HNCa) patient adherence to dietary interventions as reported by Rogers et al. is very interesting. The very high internal reliability of the SCT scales related to diet adherence was impressive.This is the first study to examine predictors or correlates of diet adherence in HNCa patients based on a behavioral change theory. Further, this study supports the need and legitimacy of the use of SCT in assessing dietary adherence to recommendations by HNCa patients.

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