Nutrition is important for cancer patients as malnutrition can increase complications, reduce tolerance to treatment, and decrease quality of life. Malnutrition is common in cancer patients and leads to increased morbidity and mortality as well as reduced quality and life. Good nutrition practices like maintaining weight and nutritional stores can help improve quality of life. Nutritional intervention should be part of the overall oncology care strategy to improve outcomes.

1. Importance of Nutrition in Oncology Patients

18. Assess - Regular weighing! < 20 = malnutrition possible < 18 = malnutrition likely Weight (kg)/height(m) 2 BMI (Body Mass Index) Significant weight loss is greater than: 1% - 2% in 1 week 5% in 1 month 7.5% in 3 months 10% in 6 months Amount of weight change divided by usual weight x 100 Percent Weight Change >120 % IBW is obese 110% - 120% IBW is over weight 90% - 110% IBW is normal range 80% - 90% IBW is mildly underweight <80% IBW is moderately underweight Ideal Body Weight (BMI) Men: 106 lbs. For the first 5' of height plus 6 lbs. For each additional inch. Women : 100 lbs. For the first 5' of height plus 5 lbs. For each additional inch. Weight Interpretation Standard Criteria

31. Nutrient Information * With milk Nutrient Content 40 gms 100 gms Units Carbohydrate Protein Fats Saturated MUFA PUFA Cholesterol Fiber Energy Moisture 19.63 12.86 7.34 3.82 2.57 0.95 1.19 240 200 (400)* 49.08 32.16 18.34 9.54 6.42 2.38 2.97 600 500 (1000)* gms gms gms mg k/cals 3 - 4 %

32. Amino Fuel 900 Ensure Protein per Dose Gm. Protein Comparison

33. Amino Fuel 900 Ensure Price per Dose Rs. Price Comparison

35. ONCE or TWICE Daily or as needed 4 SCOOPS (40 gm) in 200 ml of Water or Milk Dose

36. Let Food Be Your Medicine And Medicine Be Your Food - Hippocrates, 337 BC