What should be the correct approach of a dietitian when a cancer patient has taste changes?
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Correct answer: Provide nutritious options acceptable to the patient
Cancer treatment can alter taste and smell, causing foods to seem metallic, bitter, bland, or unpleasant and reducing intake. The dietitian should ask about preferences and symptoms, offer nutrient-dense alternatives with acceptable flavours and textures, and use small frequent meals when helpful. Food safety, hydration, oral symptoms, treatment effects, and adequate energy and protein must be considered rather than forcing one food pattern.
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Provide nutritious options acceptable to the patient
Why is this the correct answer?
Cancer treatment can alter taste and smell, causing foods to seem metallic, bitter, bland, or unpleasant and reducing intake. The dietitian should ask about preferences and symptoms, offer nutrient-dense alternatives with acceptable flavours and textures, and use small frequent meals when helpful. Food safety, hydration, oral symptoms, treatment effects, and adequate energy and protein must be considered rather than forcing one food pattern.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Home Science question. Chapter: Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics.
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