What Role Does Nutrition Therapy Play in Managing Deficiencies?
Nutrition therapy is vital in managing nutritional deficiencies in cancer patients:
1. Dietary Modifications: Tailored diets can help meet individual nutritional needs. 2. Nutritional Supplements: Supplements can be prescribed to address specific deficiencies. 3. Parenteral or Enteral Nutrition: In severe cases, nutrients may need to be delivered intravenously or via feeding tubes. 4. Monitoring and Assessment: Regular monitoring of nutritional status helps in timely interventions.
