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2 47 Prevalence and correlates of lifestyle behaviors frequently), which is considerably more than reported in other studies (Bidstrup et al., 2013; Del Valle et al., 2014; Grimmett, Bridgewater, Steptoe, &Wardle, 2011). Possibly, people might not be aware of their excessive alcohol consumption and its long-term risk (Dumalaon- Canaria, Hutchinson, Prichard, & Wilson, 2014; Kwan et al., 2010; McLaughlin et al., 2014). Earlier studies in older adults reported that alcohol consumption was related to positive sensations among older adults (Chan, von Muhlen, Kritz-Silverstein, & Barrett-Connor, 2009; Lang, Wallace, Huppert, & Melzer, 2007). Our finding, that low self-efficacy was associated with higher alcohol consumption might possibly be explained by the difficulty of breaking a particular drinking habit, assuming that a substantial number of participants consumed more than recommended, and thus drank regularly, and as discussed above, alcohol consumption might be accompanied by positive short term consequences. Given the long-term health risks, an increase of awareness and knowledge about personal (excessive) alcohol consumption and its consequences should be pursued in cancer survivors. It should be considered that our sample included never-drinkers, social drinkers and excessive drinkers, who possibly could be regarded as distinct groups. Vegetable and fruit consumption Vegetable and fruit consumption were low in our sample, however, consistent or higher than in American cancer survivors (Blanchard et al., 2008; LeMasters et al., 2014; Milliron, Vitolins, & Tooze, 2014). Compared to European cancer survivors, especially vegetable consumption was considerably lower (Dijkstra, Neter, Brouwer, Huisman, & Visser, 2014; Grimmett et al., 2011; Ocké et al., 2013). These low prevalence rates clearly demonstrate that the vegetable and fruit consumption can be greatly improved. In diet recommendations and studies, vegetable and fruit consumption often are treated and presented as one single behavior, although there are differences in the prevalence and consumption of fruit and vegetables, for example, in the Netherlands, vegetables are mostly a part of the main meals and fruit is often eaten as a snack between meals or as a desert. Our study showed only a small correlation between vegetable and fruit consumption and the factors associated with both behaviors were different, which advocates for treating vegetable and fruit consumption as two different types of behavior. A longer period after completing primary cancer treatment was correlated with a higher amount of vegetable consumption, but not with fruit consumption. The preparation of vegetables could take some effort, and possibly, cancer survivors might spend more effort in the preparation of meals including vegetables, the more time passed after the cancer treatment with possible side effects. Furthermore, the sense of taste could be affected during the cancer treatment and improve again afterwards. Possibly, this also could be a reason for a temporary change in diet. However, evidence is limited yet about correlates and predictors of vegetable and fruit consumption in cancer survivors.