Oncology

cancer prevention recommendations (9)

healthy weight

physical activity (30 min/day, 5 days/week)

eating a diet rich in whole grains, vegetables, fruits, and beans 

limit fast food/highly processed foods consumption

limit red & processed meats 

limit sugar sweetened beverage consumptions 

limit alcohol

supplements X (not as beneficial as eating whole foods)

breastfeed babies

why breastfeed your baby? (2)

reduces breast cancer risk

babies are less likely to be overweight and obese

recommended amount of added sugar daily consumptions

less than 25g

interventions for poor appetite in patients with cancer (4)

small, frequent meals

schedule eating

quick, easy to prepare meals

liberalize (lessen/removal) diet

are nutrition support like IV recommended to patients with advanced cancer

no

advanced cancer & end of life: what to focus on for these patients (2.4)

focus on comfort

educate patient and family on expectations 

• focus on pleasure with the eating rather than getting adequate calories

• focus on symptom management

• liquids and soft foods are generally preferred

• diet restrictions only to prevent further complications

nutrition intervention for active cancer treatment (4) 

weight maintenance 

protein intake 

hydration

eat well when feeling well

added sugar and cancer

added sugar leads to weight gain and body fatness, which increases risk of cancer

can you eat soy/flaxseed with breast cancer?

yes

found to decrease breast cancer risk and recurrence

what are some other symptoms (other than loss appetite) that need nutrition intervention? (5)

nausea

dysgeusia

xerostomia

constipation

diarrhea