Take care of adequate nutrition in children suffering from cancer

It is important to give good nutrition to a cancer patient child. Today we will make you aware of the damage caused to the body due to not getting enough nutrition in children suffering from cancer. It is important to have the right nutrients in the body of children suffering from cancer. It is very important for parents of children to know and understand this. You all must know that cancer disease is being found more in children, many children are becoming cancer patients which is worrying. Therefore, it is very important for the parents of children suffering from cancer to take care of their child, It is applied to the parents as the closest of the children are the members of their family. They should help support and keep their child happy, this will keep their body healthy and make them feel good too. One thing should be kept in mind when your child is undergoing treatment for cancer, do not do any such heartbreaking thing with him that will make the child disappointed or angry, talk positively in front of him, do not let him realize this at all that they have a serious disease like cancer In such a situation, parents should motivate the children so that the child does not keep any negative thing in his mind because due to this, his health also affects the feet, which you need to take care of, whether it is a child suffering from cancer or Be young. Both deserve it. Cancer treatment can be challenging for anyone, regardless of age. Children with cancer face nutritional problems due to various reasons.

Some cancers can affect food and cause difficulty in eating or reduce the appetite of children. This may be because cancer causes pain or discomfort. Some of the symptoms of cancer or side effects of treatment can affect the nutrition of the child. This has a bad effect on the health of children with cancer.

Effects of cancer treatment on nutrition

Side effects of treatment such as loss of appetite, sore mouth, chemotherapy or radiation

• Hospital environment

• Side effects of drugs

• Change in the way food tastes Chemotherapy.

• Hormone therapy.

• radiation therapy.

• Surgery.

• Immunotherapy.

• Stem Cell Transplantation, Sore throat, nausea and vomiting can make it difficult for children with cancer to eat and drink.

Due to which children stop eating food, which increases the risk of malnutrition. It is also a victim of cancer because it is very important for the children of cancer to have the right amount of nutrients in the body. Such as protein and calories, calcium, vitamins, carbohydrates, iron, vitamins should not be lacking in their body. 

Therefore, it is very important to prevent or correct nutritional deficiencies in cancer patients. Good nutrition and good health at the time of treatment of cancer patients is very important. A healthy diet includes foods and fluids that contain the vital nutrients (vitamins, minerals, proteins, carbohydrates, fats and water) the body needs.

Children with cancer need more calories and protein. Protein is needed for growth and to help the body repair itself. Getting enough calories can help the body grow, heal and prevent weight loss. If your child can't eat enough calories and protein, you can introduce eggs, milk, peanut butter and cottage cheese after consulting your child's doctor or dietitian.

  protein

  Protein is important for the body as it helps the body to function properly, and it removes toxins from the body.

 • Supports proper growth and development in children

• Protects the body from viruses and bacteria

• Strengthens our muscles and immune system.

loss of protein

Due to lack of protein, problems like muscle loss, lack of growth in the body, weakening of heart and lungs and feeling of weakness and weakness start appearing in the body of children.

Protein-rich foods are as follows- curd, egg, almond, oats, paneer etc.

IRON-   Iron is a nutrient, by giving iron-rich diet, there is never any lack of blood in the body of children. Improves appetite, fights fatigue and keeps kids energetic throughout the day. Iron deficiency can cause anemia, difficulty in breathing, headache, nausea, dizziness, etc., hence the need for iron.

Calcium - It is important for children to include calcium-rich food in appropriate amounts during cancer treatment. It is essential for the bones and muscles of the body. balance weight

Vitamins - Our body becomes weak due to lack of vitamins. Vitamins we need to balance so that there is no deficiency in the diet. Green leafy vegetables, seasonal fruits, milk-curd etc. Should be consumed regularly.

Carbohydrates are beneficial for our body like other nutrients. 

 Carbohydrate-rich food helps to keep the body healthy.

•  It provides energy to the body.
• Banana, guava, sugarcane, beetroot, dates, raisins, sugar, honey, sweet vegetables, carbohydrates obtained from all sweet food are very powerful and beneficial for health.

You must be aware about this nutrient, keeping this in mind, we request you not to be careless in giving good and healthy food to your child suffering from cancer.

Studies have shown that a well-nourished child or young person with cancer is more likely to cope better with treatment, has fewer complications and is more able to fight off infection.

Nutritional support- Nutritional support helps patients who cannot eat or digest food normally. It is best to take food by mouth whenever possible. Some patients cannot take enough food by mouth because of problems with cancer or cancer treatment.

Tube feeding for nutrition

Tube feeding may be needed to provide your baby with adequate nutrition or to help prevent malnutrition. This involves passing a small tube (called a nasogastric, or NG tube) through the nose, down the food pipe (oesophagus) and into the stomach.

from the vein

Children undergoing treatment for cancer sometimes develop nutritional problems that require total parenteral nutrition (TPN) to be met. TPN is a special mixture of glucose, protein, fat, vitamins, and minerals given through a vein.

Some babies are not able to take in enough nutrients by mouth or feeding tubes. Also, in some children, the stomach and intestines are not working properly because of their cancer or treatment. In that case, the baby may need to be given nutrients through a vein. This is called intravenous nutrition or parenteral nutrition (PN).

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