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Review
. 2016 Nov;100(6):1329-1340.
doi: 10.1016/j.mcna.2016.06.011.

Nutrition Intervention in Cancer

David Heber  1 , Zhaoping Li  2
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Review

Nutrition Intervention in Cancer

David Heber et al. Med Clin North Am. 2016 Nov.

Abstract

Nutrition intervention supports the patient with malnutrition secondary to cancer and its treatment and has been used in the primary and secondary prevention of common forms of cancer. During the emotional stress of dealing with cancer at any stage, patients derive increased quality of life and a sense of control over their lives as the result of receiving supportive advice on diet and lifestyle. Therefore, the use of nutrition intervention in cancer patients is justified in the absence of absolute proof of efficacy as long as it is done safely and with the consent of the cancer patient.

Keywords: Cancer; Cancer prevention; Cancer treatment; Malnutrition; Nutrition.

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