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Cancer leads to involuntary and unhealthy weight loss. The treatment and symptoms of the disease affect a patient’s appetite. Diarrhea, mouth sores, nausea, and vomiting inhibit healthy eating.
Cancer produces cytokines that influence how the body processes food energy leading to reduced muscle, weight, and appetite. The body uses more calories to fight cancer, so a patient must consume more calories to curb weight loss.
The body breaks down our food into three macro-nutrients: carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. So, you must consume food with the three macro nutrients. Fats have twice the number of nutrients compared to carbs and proteins. The body breaks down fat as the last nutrient, so more fat helps maintain a healthy weight.
Dietitians warn that if you lose muscles due to insufficient energy and protein, it compromises the immune system. A weak immune system worsens the side effects of cancer treatment.
Tips for maintaining healthy weight:
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