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Good nutrition plays an important role in all children's general health, but it is even more important during the treatment of cancer. Our healthcare team includes a dietitian who works with children diagnosed with cancer. What is a dietitian? Dietitians are food and nutrition experts who have completed a bachelor's degree at a university accredited by the American Dietetic Association (ADA). In addition, dietitians must complete an approved supervised practice program at a healthcare facility, community agency, or foodservice corporation after graduation. Typically, these programs will run six to twelve months in length. Dietitians must also pass a national examination and complete continuing professional education requirements to maintain registration. The role of the dietitian at SLCH is to ensure that patients are being adequately nourished to provide continued growth and development throughout their cancer treatment. The dietitian educates the patient and family about the importance of consuming a nutritionally balanced diet and the methods used to accomplish this. What are the nutrition challenges for children with cancer? During the course of a child's treatment there may be a variety of eating problems. Chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy can cause nausea and mouth sores; they can also change the sense of taste. Fatigue and depression can add to a general lack of interest in food. These side effects may all make eating difficult for your child. Parents may find it challenging to get children to eat well-balanced meals and be properly nourished. To help you make healthy choices and to individualize a menu plan for your child and your whole family, visit www.MyPyramid.gov . This site was developed by the USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion; it has an online dietary and physical activity assessment tool that allows you to assess your food intake and your physical activity. It also has a complete section called the Menu Planner where you can plan a daily, weekly, and family menu according to your personal needs. Food Guide
Pyramid Helpful Nutrition
Resources One Bite at a Time: Nourishing Recipes for Cancer Survivors and Their Friends by Rebecca Katz, Marsha Tomassi, and Mat Edelson. Betty Crocker's Living with Cancer Cookbook: Easy Recipes and Tips Through Treatment and Beyond , by Kris Ghosh, Linda Carson, and Elyse Cohen. The Cancer Survival Cookbook: 200 Quick and Easy Recipes with Helpful Eating Hints, by Donna L. Weihofen.
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