Trial Information

Effect of the New Norwegian Food Based Dietary Guidelines on Chronic Diseases in Colorectal Cancer Survivors

The increased incidence and survival after treatment contributes to a rising number of
people living with a previous cancer diagnosis. Cancer-survivors have an increased risk of
developing other lifestyle diseases compared to an age-mathed general population. The aim of
this study to examine whether a dietary changes affects health and development of lifestyle
diseases after treatment for colorectal cancer. The diet in the study is based on the new
Norwegian food-based dietary guidelines, and in addition focus is placed on foods which have
been shown to inhibit inflammation or oxidative stress in epidemiological and experimental
studies, as well as Norwegian and Nordic foods. The dietary intervention is combined with
intensive follow-up to ensure high compliance to the diet.