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There are no strict rules or wonder drugs concerning meals and dietetics during cancer treatment.
Some people may have the same appetite and eat as usual, while others may have days when they have no appetite or feel sick just thinking about food.
Below are things you should think when about you have such experience:
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When you can eat, take sufficient protein and calories. If you canft eat much, eat light foods many times per day. Protein and calories provide you with strength, prevent corruption of your cells, and regenerate cells affected by cancer treatment.
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Many people have more appetite in the morning. If this is the case with you, eat more in the morning. Try to eat the largest meal earlier in the day. If you arenft interested in eating, take a liquid meal in the evening such as commercial liquid diet or milkshake.
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If you feel so sick that you can eat only one or two kinds of foods, continue to eat it (them). You can try eating something else when you feel better. Liquid foods and nutritional supplements also provide some calories and protein that you need.
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Even if you have days when you cannot eat at all, donft worry too much about it. Try to do something that helps you feel better, and eat if you feel like it. If the loss of appetite continues for two or three days, consult your doctor.
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Drink a lot of fluids (e.g., mineral water). Especially drink a lot of fluids on days when you have no appetite. Water is very important for your bodily functions. Your body requires sufficient fluids to keep operating. Adults are recommended to drink six to eight glasses of fluid every day. Carry a water bottle or canteen with you during the day, to help you develop the habit of drinking fluids frequently. Refer to the list of fluids that are easy to take (page 7).
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