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Oncology Nutrition Care for Patients by Fukui Toshitaka is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Nutrition care for cancer patients focuses on preventing malnutrition through nutrition screening, assessment, and medical nutrition therapy. Cancer and its treatments can cause metabolic changes that impact protein, carbohydrate, and lipid metabolism. Cachexia, a wasting condition, occurs in many cancer patients and is associated with increased mortality. Early nutrition intervention aims to maintain body weight and physical function through increased energy and protein intake.
- Author
- Fukui Toshitaka
- Language
- EN