Nutrition During & After Childhood Cancer Treatment

Supporting children in maintaining a healthy diet before, during, and after treatment offers various benefits: 

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1. Improved well-being: 

• Improves overall well-being
• Enhances sleep quality
• Boosts mood
• Increases cooperation with healthcare team

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2. Better treatment tolerance: 

• Assists in coping with treatment
• Minimizes side effects
• Facilitates adherence to treatment schedules

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3. Faster healing: 

• Speeds up recovery
• Lowers the risk of infections

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4. Enhanced strength and energy:

• Promotes better physical strength
• Boosts energy levels

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5. Healthy body weight: 

• Helps attain and sustain a healthy body weight
• Crucial for normal growth and development

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6. Nutrient maintenance:

• Preserves the body's nutrient stores, supporting long-term health.

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7. Long-term benefits: 

• Establishes healthy eating habits
• Promotes regular exercise
• Prevents or delays chronic health conditions
• Especially important for childhood cancer survivors
• prone to early-onset health issues

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SUPPORT CHILDREN'S NUTRITION:

• Follow MyPlate Guide: Categorizes foods and offers plans, quizzes, and tools for healthy choices.

• Consult Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN): Personalized assessment and eating plan based on age, activity, and treatment.

• RDN Guidance During Treatment: Address nutrition and growth and adapt plans as needed.

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For more information email Info@hatcherfoundation.org

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Reference: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/survivorship/children-with-cancer/nutrition/benefits.html

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