Which advice is more appropriate when taste changes occur during cancer treatment?
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Correct answer: Safe flavour adjustment and small frequent meals
Taste changes during chemotherapy or radiotherapy can reduce appetite and food acceptance, but complete food restriction worsens weight and muscle loss. Small, frequent, nutrient-dense meals; safe temperature and texture changes; mild herbs, permitted flavourings, or plastic utensils may help. Avoid strong odours and individual triggers, while adapting choices to tolerance and treatment advice.
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Safe flavour adjustment and small frequent meals
Why is this the correct answer?
Taste changes during chemotherapy or radiotherapy can reduce appetite and food acceptance, but complete food restriction worsens weight and muscle loss. Small, frequent, nutrient-dense meals; safe temperature and texture changes; mild herbs, permitted flavourings, or plastic utensils may help. Avoid strong odours and individual triggers, while adapting choices to tolerance and treatment advice.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Home Science question. Chapter: Food, Nutrition, Health and Fitness. Topic: Balanced diet and Recommended Dietary Allowances.
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