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Remember the types of food that you can eat with little difficulty during a chemotherapy period, and stock some of them. It is preferable that the foods can be eaten without any preparation, because lifelines including electricity, water, gas and traffic are likely to worsen. Also stock drinking water, three liters per day and for a minimum three days.
Meals that are supplied at a shelter, and food distributed to evacuees, tend to contain little vegetables and minerals because they usually consist of carbohydrates (e.g., rice balls, bread, noodles), deep-fried foods, pot foods, milk, etc.). If your supply of vitamins decreases due to a lack of fruits and vegetables, you will likely suffer colds and stomatitis. Shortage of minerals can also lead to taste disorders. It is advised to stock canned fruits, vegetable juice, commercial sports drinks, and nutritional drinks. There are also nutritional supplements containing vitamins and minerals, though their effects have not been scientifically proven. |
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