摘要
Nutrition interventions have traditionally been used to support patients with malnutrition secondary to cancer and cancer treatments and more recently have been utilized in the primary and secondary prevention of common forms of cancer. A fundamental understanding of the nutrient metabolism of patients with cancer is essential for providing optimal nutrition to best support the patients while suppressing cancer growth and enhancing the body’s response to treatment. In this article, the metabolism abnormality of patients with cancer is reviewed together with nutritional assessment, dietary intervention, and nutritional therapy for cancer patients.
