Side Effect Management through Diet and Nutrition

Side Effect Management through Diet and Nutrition Side Effect Management through Diet and Nutrition

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1/15/2013 10-12 cups fluids daily (warm fluids may help) Gradually increase high fiber foods Engage in light exercise such as walking Limit gas forming foods, carbonated beverages, straws, chewing gum Discuss with MD use of stool softeners/laxatives May be induced by: treatment, oral infection Good oral hygiene Rinse mouth with baking soda/salt rinse Metallic taste: use plastic utensils and serving ware Enhance dull taste-use tart flavors Try new foods or foods previously disliked Cold food may taste better than hot Zinc 10

1/15/2013 Eliminate offending odors Dry crackers/toast Avoid overly sweet, greasy/fried, or highly spiced foods Use room temp foods Peppermint/ginger tea Oral care Eliminate stress Medication May be temporary Individuals who were not previously intolerant may become intolerant May be able to tolerate lower lactose foods Provide lactase enzymes prior to a meal or use specially marked products already containing lactose Cultured dairy products- yogurt, buttermilk 11

1/15/2013<br />

Eliminate offending odors<br />

Dry crackers/toast<br />

Avoid overly sweet, greasy/fried, or highly<br />

spiced foods<br />

Use room temp foods<br />

Peppermint/ginger tea<br />

Oral care<br />

Eliminate stress<br />

Medication<br />

May be temporary<br />

Individuals who were not previously<br />

intolerant may become intolerant<br />

May be able to tolerate lower lactose foods<br />

Provide lactase enzymes prior to a meal or<br />

use specially marked products already<br />

containing lactose<br />

Cultured dairy products- yogurt, buttermilk<br />

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