Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6113638 | Critical Reviews in Oncology/Hematology | 2014 | 12 Pages |
Abstract
Dietary counseling can effect energy intake and body weight, however, apparent heterogeneity between studies is present. Based on these results there is not enough proof of evidence that dietary counseling given to patients with cancer is beneficial for improving weight or energy balance in the different cachexia stages. Nutrition is an essential part of cachexia treatment as it is not considered possible to increase or stabilize weight if nutritional needs are not met.
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Authors
Trude R. Balstad, Tora S. Solheim, Florian Strasser, Stein Kaasa, Asta Bye,