American Cancer Society Complete Guide to Nutrition for Cancer Survivors: Eating Well, Staying Well During and After Cancer

518 Pages·2010·3.87 MB·English

by  Bloch

SECOND EDITION
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
COMPLETE GUIDE
TO
Nutrition for
Cancer Survivors

Published by the American Cancer Society / Health Promotions
250 Williams Street NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30303-1002
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
American Cancer Society complete guide to nutrition for cancer survivors :
eating well, staying well during and after cancer / Barbara Grant … [et al].—2nd
ed.
p. cm.
Rev. ed. of: Eating well, staying well during and after cancer. c2004.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN-13: 978-0-944235-78-2 (pbk.: alk. paper)
ISBN-10: 0-944235-78-6 (pbk.: alk. paper)
1. Cancer—Nutritional aspects.
2. Cancer—Diet therapy.
I. Grant, Barbara (Barbara L.), 1958-
II. American Cancer Society.
III. Eating well, staying well during and after cancer.
IV. Title: Complete guide to nutrition for cancer survivors.
RC268.45.E285 2010
616.99’40654—dc22 2009050656
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
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Director, Cancer Information: Terri Ades, DNP, FNP-BC, AOCN
Director of Nutrition and Physical Activity: Colleen Doyle, MS, RD
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A NOTE TO THE READER
The treatment information in this book is not official policy of the
American Cancer Society and is not intended as medical advice to
replace the expertise and judgment of your cancer care team. It is
intended to help you and your family make informed decisions,
together with your doctor.
For more information about cancer, contact your American Cancer
Society at
800-227-2345 or cancer.org .
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
1. Healthy Eating
What Is a Healthy Diet?
Maintaining a Healthy Weight
Adopting a Physically Active Lifestyle
Consuming a Healthy Diet
Limiting Alcohol
The Components of a Balanced Diet
Protein
Carbohydrates
Fat
What About Calories?
Vitamins and Minerals
Water
RDAs, DRIs, AIs, and ULs: Learning the Language
Your Nutritional Goals—During and After Treatment
Getting Adequate Nutrients
Staying Active
2. Making Informed Decisions
Talk to the Experts
Getting the Facts: Reliable Research
Understand the Study Types
Study the Claims
3. Hot Topics in Nutrition and Cancer
Evaluating Foods as Part of the Overall Diet
Coffee
Flaxseed
Garlic
Ginger
Green Tea
Omega-3 Fatty Acids (Fish, Fish Oil, and Legumes)
Soy
Vegetables and Fruits
Broccoli (and Other Cruciferous Vegetables)
Shiitake Mushrooms
Tomatoes and Lycopene
Noni Plant
Berries (Ellagic Acid)
Phytochemical Power
Polyphenols, Flavonoids, and Phytoestrogens
Antioxidants
Carotenoids and Anthocyanins
Sulfides
4. How Food Is Grown and Treated
Pesticides
Are Pesticides Safe?
Fruit and Vegetable Washes
Genetically Modified Foods
Are Genetically Modified Foods Safe?
Food Additives
Are Food Additives Safe?
Irradiated Foods
Are Irradiated Foods Safe?
Organic Foods
Are Organic Foods Safe?
Labeling Organic Foods
5. Dietary Supplements: Vitamins, Minerals, and Herbs
Dietary Supplements
Vitamin and Mineral Supplements
Antioxidant Supplements
Herbal Supplements
Risks of Dietary Supplements
Dietary Supplements Can Interfere with Medications
The “Natural Is Safe” or “Natural Is Better” Myth
Regulation of Dietary Supplements
Good Manufacturing Practices
Claims: What They Mean and Don’t Mean
6. Diet and Nutrition Therapies Promoted as Treatments and Cures
Diet Therapy Promoted to Improve Immune Function
Livingston-Wheeler Therapy
Diet Therapies Promoted to Remove Toxins and Strengthen the
Body’s Defenses
Metabolic Therapy Regimens
Other Diets Promoted to Treat or Cure Cancer
Vegetarian Diets
Macrobiotic Diet
Fasting and Juicing
7. Preparing for Cancer Treatment
Planning Ahead—Meal Preparation
When Others Offer to Help
Food Shopping
Stocking the Refrigerator and Pantry
Cooking for Yourself or Others
Planning Ahead for Cancer Treatment and Related Side Effects
Surgery
Radiation Therapy
Chemotherapy
Biotherapy
Hormonal Therapy 155
Cancer, Healthy Eating, and the Family
Nutrition-Related Coping Tips for Caregivers
8. Maintaining a Healthy Body Weight
Why Body Weight Is Important
What Is a Healthy Weight?
Weight Loss
Coping with Weight Loss
How to Increase Calories
How to Increase Protein
Weight Gain
Coping with Weight Gain
Ways to Cut Back on Calories
Other Causes for Weight Fluctuations
Fluid Retention and Weight Gain
Dehydration and Weight Loss
When to Call the Doctor
Are You Getting Enough Calories and Protein?
9. Coping with Treatment-Related Fatigue
Understanding Fatigue
Reasons for Fatigue 183
Coping with Fatigue
Other Ways to Cope with Fatigue
10. Strengthening Your Immune System
Cancer Treatments’ Effects on Your Immune System
Surgery
Chemotherapy
Biotherapy
Radiation Therapy
Food Safety Guidelines and Your Immune System