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The Truth about Cancer Patients and Nutrition: I Can Cope Program

The Truth about Cancer Patients and Nutrition: I Can Cope Program. PREVENTION:. 30% to 40% of all cancers may be prevented by changes in diet and physical activity. Role of Weight:. Yo-yo dieting has been shown to decrease immunity and may increase susceptibility to cancer

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The Truth about Cancer Patients and Nutrition: I Can Cope Program

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  1. The Truth about Cancer Patientsand Nutrition:I Can Cope Program

  2. PREVENTION: • 30% to 40% of all cancers may be prevented by changes in diet and physical activity

  3. Role of Weight: • Yo-yo dieting has been shown to decrease immunity and may increase susceptibility to cancer • Being overweight increases the chance of getting several types of cancers, including breast and prostate

  4. Maintain a Healthy Weight and be Physically Active • A body mass index (BMI) of 18.5 – 25 is recommended • Healthy weight results from a balance of calories (energy) in and energy expended.

  5. ACS Guidelines: Choose a diet rich in plant-based foods. • Using the “plate method” think of ¾ of your dinner plate contents as being of plant origin and ¼ animal or other protein source, especially limiting red meats.

  6. Eat Plenty of Vegetables, Fruits, Grains and Legumes • Eat 5 - 9 servings daily • Eat a variety of fruits and veggies; choose 100% juices. • Include dark green and orange vegetables, as well as dry beans and peas each week. • Enjoy whole grains, beans and peas with each meal

  7. Limit High Fat Foods from Animal Sources • Choose fish, poultry, or beans as an alternative to beef, pork, and lamb • When you eat meat, select lean cuts and smaller portions

  8. Prepare and Store Foods Safely • Use safe storage methods and promptly chill or freeze leftovers. • Avoid burning of meat juices. • Consume only occasionally meat and fish grilled in direct flame, and cured or smoked meats.

  9. Alcohol and Cancer Risk • Increases risk of: • Mouth and esophageal cancers • Pharynx and larynx cancers • Liver cancer • Breast cancer in women • Combined use of alcohol and tobacco greatly increases risk compared to drinking or smoking alone **Drink alcohol in moderation, if at all.**

  10. What about Sugar? • You CAN eat sugar: sugar does not “feed” cancer cells BUT • Stick with mostly naturally occurring sugars such as in fruit and dairy foods • Avoid foods and beverages high in processed sugars but low in other nutrients e.g.: soda and sweets • Choose whole grains over refined versions

  11. Cancer Treatment Side-effects: • Appetite changes • Weight loss→ muscle loss, weakness, decreased immune strength • Nausea and vomiting • Diarrhea or constipation • Dry mouth and mouth sores • Difficulty swallowing

  12. Nutrition Education: • Studies show cancer patients who receive nutrition counseling lose less weight, experience fewer side-effects and have overall better Quality-of-Life during treatment than those who do not.

  13. What about supplements? • High-calorie drinks and bars • Canned or powdered types • Homemade creations • Specialized formulas • Vitamins and Minerals • Herbs and other dietary supplements

  14. Questions???

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