Common questions for dietitians
In children with cancer, dietitians often see a number of common questions for support.
Undernutrition
Insufficient growth
Overweight or obesity as a side effect of treatment, for example with the use of prednisone or dexamethasone
Nutritional guidance for patients with damage to the hypothalamus
Difficulties resuming independent intake or a normal healthy eating pattern after treatment or after long-term tube feeding
Selective eaters
Healthy nutrition and or lifestyle
Guidance on the use of medical nutrition