Table of Contents

Part 1: The Body, Cancer, and Nutrition

Tissues, Organs, and Organ Systems

Cancer: When Good Cells Go Bad

Carbs, Fats, Protein, and Cancer

Antioxidants, Vitamins, Minerals, Phytochemicals, and Cancer

Part 2: Friendly Fire: Nutritional Side Effects of Treatment

Food Preparation

Dealing with nausea, vomiting dry mouth, and difficulty swallowing

Dealing with taste alterations, anorexia, constipation, and diarrhea

Part 3: Diet Plans: Developing Your Nutritional Therapy Regime

Pre-diet preparation, carbohydrate- counting

Underweight (high-carb, low-fat) and overweight (low-carb) diets

Chemotherapy and radiation diets

Resources

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