Important Aspects of Nutrition in Children with Cancer

Bauer, Jacqueline; Jürgens, Heribert; Frühwald, Michael C.

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“…[18][19][20][21][22] Our results are consistent with the findings of earlier researchers 23,24 who reported that under-nutrition was more prevalent in adolescents of public schools while over-nutrition was more prevalent in adolescents of private schools. The correlation results are in agreement with the existing literature which reported that BMI, waist circumference, total body fat and percent body fat in girls all increased linearly with age 25 while some researchers recognize BMI as an imperfect measure of body fatness.…”

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Nutritional Status, Dietary Practices and Physical Activities of Adolescents in Public and Private Schools of Karachi, Pakistan

Paracha¹,

Bakht²,

Paracha³

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Obes Res Open J

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A comparative study was undertaken to assess the nutritional status, dietary practices and physical activities of school going adolescents in public and private schools (PPSs) of Karachi, Pakistan. A sample of 101 boys and 100 girls from PPSs was randomly selected for their weight, height, waist and hip circumferences, percent body fat and lean body mass measurements. Adolescent boys and girls were interviewed for their dietary practices, socio-economic status, frequency and type of physical activities and their responses were recorded. Results by gender and school type revealed that both the boys and girls of private schools had a significantly lower mean age but significantly higher mean height-for-age Z-score, waist and hip circumferences than the public school adolescents. Food frequency results revealed that the frequency and patterns of breakfast, break-time snack, lunch and dinner of private school going adolescents were more diverse and nutritiously rich. Skipping breakfast was more common among adolescents being higher in girls than boys. Parents of adolescents belonging to private schools had a higher education and socio-economic status. Private school adolescents were physically more active (p<0.05) in terms of frequency and type of physical activities. The study concludes that the adolescents of private schools had a better nutritional status, consumed food and beverages of better quality and were physically more active. However, boys and girls of both the public and private schools failed to meet the national and international dietary guidelines of recommended food servings.

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Nutritional Status, Dietary Practices and Physical Activities of Adolescents in Public and Private Schools of Karachi, Pakistan

Paracha¹,

Bakht²,

Paracha³

et al. 2016

Obes Res Open J

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“…These include: (1) different techniques used to assess nutritional status; (2) histological type and staging of malignancy during assessment; (3) the child's individual susceptibility to malnutrition in the hospital ward and anticancer treatments; and lastly (4) the nonspecific definition of malnutrition. 13 As a result, the reported prevalence of malnutrition in children with cancer varies widely. 13 Both chemotherapy and radiotherapy can cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, anorexia, mucositis, dysphagia and changes in bowel function.…”

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“…12 Tailored nutritional support is justified in the management of these children in order to avoid adverse outcomes. 13 Malnutrition has been inconsistently described and defined and no consensus exists regarding a specific definition to identify children at risk. 13 Several factors influence the recorded prevalence of malnutrition in children with cancer.…”

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“…13 Malnutrition has been inconsistently described and defined and no consensus exists regarding a specific definition to identify children at risk. 13 Several factors influence the recorded prevalence of malnutrition in children with cancer. These include: (1) different techniques used to assess nutritional status; (2) histological type and staging of malignancy during assessment; (3) the child's individual susceptibility to malnutrition in the hospital ward and anticancer treatments; and lastly (4) the nonspecific definition of malnutrition.…”

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Relationship between nutritional status and treatment-related neutropenia in children with nephroblastoma

Hadley

Pillay

Wiles

2017

South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition

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Background: Assessment of nutritional status of paediatric oncology patients is crucial, as it may influence treatment and clinical outcomes. Concurrent malnutrition and cancer in children may lead to reduced chemotherapy delivery due to impaired tolerance and increased toxicity. Aim: This study aimed to determine the relationship between nutritional status and the prevalence, frequency and duration of treatment-related neutropenia in a cohort of South African children with nephroblastoma. Methods: Seventy-seven children between the ages of 1 and 12 years diagnosed with nephroblastoma at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital (IALCH), Durban, between 2004 and 2012, were studied prospectively. Nutritional status was assessed using weight, height, mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC), triceps skinfold thickness (TSFT) and serum albumin. The administration of filgastrim (Neupogen®) was used as a surrogate for neutropenia and the frequency and duration of its use was recorded. Results: There was a significant relationship between the prevalence of treatment-induced neutropenia and malnutrition defined by MUAC. The mean frequency and duration of neutropenia was significantly higher in those classified as malnourished using MUAC. There was a positive correlation between frequency and duration of neutropenia. Conclusions: Malnutrition was prevalent among children with nephroblastoma. The prevalence of treatment-induced neutropenia was higher in those with poor nutritional status, identified by MUAC. Poor nutritional status according to MUAC was also linked to an increased frequency and duration of neutropenia. It is important to include MUAC in the nutritional assessment of children with nephroblastoma.

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“…Tidlig informasjon om ernaering samt oppmerksomhet på ernaeringsstatus, energiinntak og energiforbruk er viktig for å unngå underernaering (14).…”

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Important Aspects of Nutrition in Children with Cancer

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Nutritional Status, Dietary Practices and Physical Activities of Adolescents in Public and Private Schools of Karachi, Pakistan

Nutritional Status, Dietary Practices and Physical Activities of Adolescents in Public and Private Schools of Karachi, Pakistan

Relationship between nutritional status and treatment-related neutropenia in children with nephroblastoma

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