Chapter 3: Cancer Treatment

Question 1

Good nutrition is especially important if someone has cancer?

Answer 1

Yes.

Question 2

Cancer and the treatment of cancer can affect how the body?

Answer 2

Digests, absorbs and uses food.

Question 3

Cancer-related malnutrition can leave a patient feeling?

Answer 3

Tired, weak, decrease their tolerance to treatment and weaken the immune system which increases the risk of infection.

Question 4

Cancer patient often experience a decrease in?

Answer 4

Appetite while receiving therapy.

Question 5

What is the first way to help patients manage the loss of appetite?

Answer 5

Eat small, frequent meals high in protein and calories.

Question 6

What is the second way to help patients manage the loss of appetite?

Answer 6

Indulge favorite foods.

Question 7

What is the third way to help patients manage the loss of appetite?

Answer 7

Try different seasoning and sauces for flavor.

Question 8

What is the fourth way to help patients manage the loss of appetite?

Answer 8

Use sugar-free mints, hard candy or gum to remove unpleasant tastes.

Question 9

What is the fifth way to help patients manage the loss of appetite?

Answer 9

Moderate exercise routine to stimulate an appetite.

Question 10

What is the sixth way to help patients manage the loss of appetite?

Answer 10

Take nutritional supplements.