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cancer treatment, nutrition, nutritional planning, management, cancer people, cancer, at risk, developing nutritional deficiencies, deficiencies the result, the cancer, side effects of common cancer treatments surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, malignancies directly compromise nutritional status by altering metabolism, causing loss of appetite, changes in metabolism include an increased basal metabolic rate, increased total energy expenditure, elevation in energy use means you'll, require more calories to maintain current weight, lean body mass, individual alterations in carbohydrate, protein, fat metabolism, changes contribute, loss of skeletal muscle, adipose tissue, fat, stores, cancer-associated anorexia is probably the result of physiological changes but, due to a psychological response, contribute, type, degree of nutrient deficiencies, primary organ, malignancy occurs, severity, the cancer, time of diagnosis, symptoms experienced by the person, cancer, type, frequency, the cancer treatment used, side effects associated, surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, effect, the malignancy, disease on food, nutrient ingestion, tolerance, utilization, people, cancer frequently, require a high-calorie diet, prevent weight loss, need a diet that is high in protein, prevent muscle wasting, foods, high in calories, protein include peanut butter, whole milk, milkshakes, meats, cheeses, individuals, cancer develop an aversion to fats, high-protein foods, a lower fat content must then be incorporated, low-fat shakes, yogurt, cottage cheese, lean meats, the diet to remain well-balanced, eating fruits, vegetables is essential, to increase calories, use more fruit juices, dried fruits rather than whole fruits, choosing calorie-dense vegetables corn, peas, squashes, increase the calories, in the diet, side effects of common cancer therapies vary according, the body undergoing treatment, side effects, suggestions, not replace, rather complement, medication that, alleviate these symptoms, chewing and swallowing difficulty, thick consistency liquids milkshakes, semi-solid foods, mashed potatoes, gravy easier to swallow, prevent aspiration, inhaling food, pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, eating a meal, administration, the treatment, alleviate these symptoms, patient's position eating, contribute to these symptoms, taste alterations and aversions, give bland foods, avoid strong flavors, spices, acidic foods, sour tasting foods, provide cold foods, avoid hot, warm foods, avoid giving foods, strong odors, a person is experiencing severe nausea, avoid offering a person "favorite food", they request it, eating a food, severe bouts of nausea, them to develop an aversion to it, body weight loss and muscle wasting, increase protein, calories, in the diet, eat smaller, frequent meals, add powdered milk to foods, beverages, drink mainly calorie-containing beverages juices, milk, sweetened drinks, add extra eggs, egg whites to foods, never use raw eggs, contain salmonella which would further compromise a person who is immune- suppressed, raw eggs also contain a vitamin binder, add diced meat, cheese to sauces, vegetables, soups, casseroles, snack throughout the day on calorie-dense foods nuts, hard candy, dried fruits, consider using commercially available nutrition supplements, make own high-calorie shake by using an instant breakfast drink mix, milk, fruit, cookies, peanut butter, favorite mixers, increasing fats, in the diet, excellent way to increase energy consumption, tolerating fats, add margarine, butter to breads, vegetables, add gravies, sauces to foods in liberal amounts, unable to digest fat, consult, physician, dietitian, alternative fat sources, supplements containing medium-chain triglycerides, purpose, lactose intolerance, cancer patients, become unable to digest dairy products, lactose intolerant, symptoms include bloating, gas, diarrhea immediately after ingesting lactose-containing foods, lactose intolerance have trouble digesting the sugar in milk, lactose intolerance, due to an inability to produce lactase, enzyme that digests milk, wall, the gastrointestinal tract produces this enzyme, lactase, synthetically produced, purchased over-the-counter, taken orally, milk, buy "lactose-free" milk at most grocery stores, cultured dairy products yogurt, cheeses, buttermilk, have less lactose, the active cultures help to digest it, able to tolerate small amounts of lactose occasionally, have to restrict lactose entirely, diet, have fully recovered from cancer therapy, dumping syndrome, cancer treatments cause "dumping syndrome", have dumping syndrome, food is "dumped", jejunum, small intestine, 15 minutes after swallowed, ordinarily, food is partially digested, in the stomach, released gradually, digestive tract, presence of undigested food, in the jejunum leads to abdominal fullness, nausea, crampy abdominal pain, symptoms include feeling warm, dizzy, faint, experience rapid pulse, cold sweats immediately after eating, dumping syndrome, eat smaller, frequent meals, lie down immediately after eating, restrict refined carbohydrates, increase protein, fat, in the diet, restrict fluids to 30 minutes, a meal, 30-60 minutes after a meal, loss of appetite, anorexia, experiencing anorexia, adjust the diet to include any foods that appeal to you, consult, physician, consideration of appetite-stimulating drugs, notes, local chapter of american cancer society, excellent resource, information on cancer prevention, cancer, support group, a registered dietitian, trained health professional, in the area of nutrition, assist in nutritional planning, cancer, objectives, cancer treatment diet, to achieve, maintain optimal nutrition status, to maximize the benefits of therapy the patient is receiving, to reduce symptoms, therapy, prevent, reverse loss of subcutaneous fat.