Objetcive: To determine whether the consumption, together with the
frequency and quantity of consumption of wholegrain pasta, rice and groats is
related to the risk of reproductive and breast cancer among women.
Material and methods: Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ) covering the 12
months prior to diagnosis was used. It consisted of questions evaluating the
frequency of consumption of specific cereal products that may contribute to the
development of or protect against malignant reproductive or breast tumours.
Results: There were no significant differences between the groups in
relation to the frequency of consumption of rice and pasta. Groats were consumed
significantly more often by the ill women (women with gynaecologic malignancy)
(p
