Improvement of Nutritional Status in Cancer Patients and Reduction of Malnutrition

Improvement of Nutritional Status in Cancer Patients and Reduction of Malnutrition

The European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism (ESPEN) recommends assessing the nutritional status of each oncology patient early and in a multidisciplinary manner.

This assessment should take into account physical activity and should allow for the patient to be provided with nutritional goals adapted to their new needs. These recommendations aim to combat malnutrition, which sometimes leads to treatment suspension and thus a loss of opportunity for the patient.

Inclusion Criteria:

• newly diagnosed cancer

Exclusion Criteria:

• other cancer previously diagnosed
• under 18 years old
• pregnant and breastfeeding women