Nutrition Through The Life Cycle
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ISBN: 9781337919333
Author: Brown, Judith E.
Publisher: Cengage Learning,
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To discuss: The priorities for nutrition intervention in each of the four stages of cancer care for a registered dietitian nutritionist.
Introduction: Cancer is a condition that can be caused by many diseases and is characterized by abnormal cell growth and tumor formation with the potential to spread and invade other parts of the body. The physical manifestation of the disease occurs due to genes malfunction at the cellular and tissue levels. Also, genetic transmission of cancer is well known. The signs and symtoms include unexplained weight loss, bowel movement changes, lump formation, abnormal bleeding, and prolonged cough.
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Nutrition Through The Life Cycle
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