Set random nutritional requirements of a cancer patient is an impossible task, since each patient by age, sex, type of cancer and medical history is a particular case. But we can talk about the advice in nutrition, as general guidelines that should always be confirmed with the oncologist.
Cancer treatment and the disease itself produce states of malnutrition in the patient, which directly affects their quality of life.
Consider the general nutrition advice for cancer:
- Fats: As cancer patients often experience fat loss and muscle mass, it is recommended that the daily calorie intake is at least 25% of everything consumed.