Is carbohydrate consumption a risk factor for breast cancer?

Objective: The aim of this study is to determine the association between excessive carbohydrate and simple sugar consumption and the increased risk of breast cancer. Methods: Patients in the control group who were followed up with a diagnosis of breast cancer in our clinic between June 2021 and June 2022 and did not have breast cancer were included in the study. Demographic data of the patients (age, gender), presence of comorbid diseases, menopause status, body mass index (BMI), fat rate (body and abdominal), and average carbohydrate and simple sugar consumption rate in the daily diet were recorded. Results: The mean age of the patients was 45.98 ± 11.53 years. 78 (24.3%) of the patients were in group 1, and 243 (75.7%) were in group 2. There was no statistically significant difference between the groups regarding age, menopausal period, presence of comorbid diseases, BMI, daily fiber consumption, and body and abdominal fat ratio (p>0.05). The average carbohydrate and simple sugar consumption rate in the daily diet in group 1 was statistically significantly higher than in group 2 (p