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The Importance of Nutrition in Cancer Care: A Narrative Review.
Soares, Camilla Horn; Beuren, Amanda Guterres; Friedrich, Heloisa Jacques; Gabrielli, Carolina Pagnoncelli; Stefani, Giovanna Potrick; Steemburgo, Thais.
Afiliação
  • Soares CH; Graduate Program in Food, Nutrition, and Health, Universidade Federal Do Rio Grande Do Sul, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande Do Sul, Brazil.
  • Beuren AG; Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande Do Sul, Brazil.
  • Friedrich HJ; Graduate Program in Food, Nutrition, and Health, Universidade Federal Do Rio Grande Do Sul, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande Do Sul, Brazil.
  • Gabrielli CP; Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande Do Sul, Brazil.
  • Stefani GP; Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande Do Sul, Brazil.
  • Steemburgo T; Department of Nutrition, Universidade Federal Do Rio Grande Do Sul, Porto Alegre , Rio Grande Do Sul, Brazil.
Curr Nutr Rep ; 13(4): 950-965, 2024 Dec.
Article em En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39278864
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE OF REVIEW Cancer, a complex disease affecting millions globally, presents considerable challenges for both patients and health care providers. Within the broad spectrum of cancer care, nutrition plays a key role in supporting patients throughout their journey. This narrative review examines the role of nutrition in cancer care, exploring its impact on treatment outcomes, nutritional status, current dietary recommendations, physical activity, palliative care, and finally, as a nutritional encouragement for cancer survivors. RECENT

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Evidence indicates that cancer and anticancer treatments frequently cause malnutrition and loss of muscle mass, which can exacerbate symptoms, impair immune function, and hamper recovery. Therefore, adequate nutritional support is crucial for maintaining strength, controlling symptoms, and optimizing treatment tolerance in patients with cancer. Several factors influence nutritional needs and dietary recommendations, including cancer type, treatment, and individual patient characteristics. Nutritional care aims not only to ensure sufficient energy and protein intake, but also to manage specific symptoms such as dysgeusia, nausea, and dysphagia. Registered dietitians play a crucial role in providing personalized nutritional guidance, monitoring nutritional status, and implementing interventions to address emerging challenges in cancer care. Furthermore, recent research has underscored the benefits of dietary interventions in cancer treatment. From targeted nutritional supplements to more invasive nutritional support, interest in how nutrition can affect cancer risk and treatment outcomes is increasing. Overall, this review highlights the critical role of nutritional care in comprehensive cancer treatment. By recognizing and meeting dietary demands throughout the entire cancer journey, health care professionals can improve patients' well-being, response to treatment, and long-term prognosis.
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Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Estado Nutricional / Apoio Nutricional / Desnutrição / Neoplasias Limite: Humans Idioma: En Revista: Curr Nutr Rep Ano de publicação: 2024 Tipo de documento: Article País de afiliação: Brasil País de publicação: Estados Unidos
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Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Estado Nutricional / Apoio Nutricional / Desnutrição / Neoplasias Limite: Humans Idioma: En Revista: Curr Nutr Rep Ano de publicação: 2024 Tipo de documento: Article País de afiliação: Brasil País de publicação: Estados Unidos