Nutrition Recommendation During Cancer Treatment

What is the most effective way to approach the treatment of children’s loss of appetite?

•Do not insist on eating solid, bulky and heavy foods during the first 2 days after treatment. Start with watery and diluted fruit juice

•Increase their frequency of eating and reduce each portion

•Decorate the appearance of the dishes and use colorful vegetables

•Make a variety of high-protein and high-calorie snacks such as Crackers, a variety of nuts, cheddar cheese, eggs and peanut butter snacks

•Cold and lukewarm foods may be more palatable. Use cooled food mixed with milk or fruit) Types of popsicles or milkshakes)

•Help them eat and drink as soon as they feel better

•Do not give them any drinks with food to prevent early satiety

•Try different and new tastes and flavors

•Try to build a calm and happy environment

•Exercise with them regularly to increase their appetite (consult your doctor)

How to prepare a protein-rich diet for children?

•Add cheese to all kinds of salads, sandwiches and purees

•Use milk or cream to prepare soup

•Use the combination of whole grains with milk for a snack or breakfast

•Use milk and cream to prepare pasta sauce

•Use fully cooked and grated egg whites in a variety of vegetable dishes, salads or soups

•Add all kinds of chicken, red meat or fish to prepare various salads soups, omelets and sandwiches for kids

•Use a variety of nuts and seeds for desserts such as pudding, ice cream, custard

•Use the oil seeds in salads, kinds of pasta or various shakes

•Peanut butter, sesame cream, along with toast are good options for breakfast and snacks

How to treat mouth and tongue ulcers?

•Try soft and cool foods

•Use cream, milk, butter or soft cream to soften foods

•Use soft fruits or fruit compote

•Try all kinds of pasta and puree

•Jelly, custard, ice cream and pudding are good options

•Use a small spoon (small bites)

•Avoid salty, sour, dry and fried foods

•Avoid giving vegetable or tomato juice to them. Toasted bread or nuts and granules are not recommended because they are hard

•Limit using types of sauces and vinegar that cause burning in the mouth

How to stop nausea?

•Try smooth liquids and ice cubes

•Try different types of crackers, pretzels and toast

•Try boiled potatoes, pasta, and rice

•Better to use skinned white meat (chicken) rather than red meat.

•Use foods that are not stimulating (less spicy, not fried, not sour and not too sweet)

•Eat foods lukewarm (not hot)

•Foods with fragments are not recommended

•Try various fruit and vegetable compotes

•Smell lemon to control nausea

•Get plenty of fresh air and use comfortable clothes

•Eat smaller, more frequent meals