Understanding Nutrition (MindTap Course List)
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Chapter 18, Problem 1BCTQ
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To explain: The advices that could be offered to help a person who was recently diagnosed with cancer to make an informed decision regarding the treatment.
Concept introduction: Complementary and alternative medicines (CAM) are the medical products and medicine practices that are not usually a part of standard and conventional medical care. Complementary medicines (for example, acupuncture and yoga classes) are used along with alternative medicines (for example, special healthy diet) instead of standard medical care practices.
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