Nutrition And Cancer Flashcards
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Protective against cancer
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Glucosinelates Isothiocynates Isoflavours Polyphenols Fruit Veg Photo chemicals Fibre Calcium Vit D
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Dietary factors involved in cancer development
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Obesity/weight gain
Red and processed meat-> colorectal, gastrointestinal
Saturated and animal fats
Alcohol
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Causes if Undernutrition in cancer
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Anorexia Taste changes Dysphasia Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea
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Q
Cachexia
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Chronic hypermetabolic state characterised by rapid weightless and anorexia
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Q
Enteral nutritional support
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When patients have had or are expected to have adequate nutrition for 7 days
Small bowel feeding
8-12 hours
Feeding generally initiated at 30ml/h
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Parenteral nutritional support
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When GI tract is no longer functional, accessible or safe
Central or peripheral vein
Energy requirement predicted from estimated EE
Protein to maintain nitrogen balance and lean body mass
Triglyceride emulsion
Dextrose
Fluids and electrolytes
