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Nutrition tips for kids on cancer treatment
Meal times can become stressful during treatment, for children and parents.
Well all know that nutrition plays a huge part in a child’s overall health and wellbeing but food often becomes a stressful part of daily life during cancer treatment.
It’s can be hard to balance their nutritional needs, the effects of chemo on taste and digestion, and wanting your child who is going through hard treatment to be happy. On top of other stresses, it can feel overwhelming when you just want you child to eat something.
Here are some tips that might help finding the right balance for you and your family.
If you’re concerned about your child’s nutritional needs, talk to your treating team.
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