Chapter 6: Defining and Developing an Oncology Nutrition Program in a Cancer Center Flashcards

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What % of patients have malnutrition at the time of diagnosis?

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15-20%

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What is the goal of medical nutritional therapy in cancer care?

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Managing symptoms, preventing weight loss, and maintaining optimal nutritional status.

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Components of the nutrition care process?

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Nutrition screening, nutrition assessment, intervention, education, nutrition monitoring.

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