Journal article
The role of nutrition in pediatric oncology
Abstract
Introduction: Obesity compromises survival in children with cancer in high-income countries (HICs) and is accompanied often by sarcopenia. In low and middle-income countries (LMICs), where the great majority of children live, the prevalence of under-nutrition is as high as 95% in those with cancer. Nutritional support improves clinical outcomes, including survival.Areas covered: This narrative review describes the evolution of attention to …
Authors
Barr RD; Ladas EJ
Journal
Expert Review of Anticancer Therapy, Vol. 20, No. 2, pp. 109–116
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Publication Date
February 1, 2020
DOI
10.1080/14737140.2020.1719834
ISSN
1473-7140