Nutrition

Good nutrition and getting the right amount of protein and calories in your child’s diet are important to build new healthy tissues.

Try to avoid empty calorie foods, such as:

These make your child less hungry and do not have the needed nutrients.

Ideas and tips for healthy foods that offer extra calories, protein, and nutrients are:

Milkshakes
Yogurt
Juice box
Fruit
Instant breakfast
Well-seasoned foods—These will help if your child is less hungry than normal or has taste changes that are common after chemotherapy is given

Nutritional Supplements & Vitamins

Talk to your child’s doctor before starting any nutritional supplement or vitamin.

Some supplements change the way chemotherapy works; it may not work right and can be harmful.

A normal diet gives your child the right amount of nutrients.

Do not limit your child’s diet until you talk with their doctor.