Dietary education is the optimal method for nutritional therapy of cancer patients
1Qin Jin,2Cong Minghua
1Department of Clinical Nutrition the Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University & Henan Cancer Hospital Zhengzhou 450008
Henan China
2Department of Comprehensive Oncology National Cancer Center/ National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/ Cancer
Hospital Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College Beijing 100021 China
Abstract：Nutrition is the foundation of cancer therapy and diet is the foundation of nutritional therapy. In the five-step nutrition
therapy diet occupies the first and second steps and is the optimal method which characterized by high frequency variety
affordability and universality. A reasonable diet can provide patient with sufficient and balanced nutrients which can improve the
immunological function promoting the tolerance and continuity of cancer therapy. Food choices are a part of the elaborate behavior
pattern which gradually formed under the influence of lifestyle habits culture society economy and environment. Dietary education
needs to employ behavioral intervention strategies to help cancer patients master dietary knowledge change dietary behaviors and
promote well-being. Cancer patients experience a significantly metabolic changes during different disease stages and treatment periods
resulting in varying nutritional needs. Comprehensive and accurate dietary education can enable cancer patients to follow dietary plans
that align with their metabolic characteristics and pathological changes solidifying the foundation of nutritional therapy in cancer. This
article reviews the relevant theories implementation processes and specific content of dietary education for cancer patients providing
reference and guidance for medical staff to conduct dietary education.
1秦 晋,2丛明华. 膳食教育是肿瘤营养治疗的首选方法[J]. 肿瘤代谢与营养电子杂志, 2024, 11(6): 750-755.
1Qin Jin,2Cong Minghua. Dietary education is the optimal method for nutritional therapy of cancer patients. Electron J Metab Nutr Cancer, 2024, 11(6): 750-755.
