15 e care team if they have a dietitian for personalized nutritional counseling. If your cancer center does not have a dietitian, visit the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics website at eatright.org to conduct a “Find a Nutrition Expert” search. Loss of appetite Cancer and its treatment can cause changes in your eating habits and your desire to eat. Treatment-related side effects like pain, nausea, and constipation can also cause loss of appetite. Managing any problems that cause appetite changes may help you eat better. What to do • Eat several small meals and snacks throughout the day, rather than 3 large meals. • Avoid large amounts of fluids with meals, or take only small sips of fluids to keep from feeling too full. Drink most of your fluids between meals. • Make eating more enjoyable by setting the table with pretty dishes, playing your favorite music, watching TV, or eating with someone. • Be as physically active as you can, as long as your cancer care team says it’s OK. • Keep high-calorie, high-protein snacks on hand, like hardcooked eggs, nuts, nut butters, or canned tuna or chicken.
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