Assessment of nutritional status in children with cancer: A narrative review. (25th February 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Viani, Karina; Trehan, Amita; Manzoli, Bianca; Schoeman, Judy
• Other Names: Rogers Paul C. guestEditor.; Barr Ronald D. guestEditor.
• Is Part Of: Pediatric blood & cancer. Volume 67(2020)Supplement 3
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• Publication Date: 2020-02-25
• Subjects: anthropometry -- levels of care -- malnutrition -- nutritional assessment -- pediatric oncology; Tumors in children -- Periodicals; Blood -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Cancer in children -- Periodicals; 618.92
• DOI: 10.1002/pbc.28211
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1545-5009

Abstract

Abstract: A child's appropriate development stems in large part from proper nutrition. Malnutrition is an adverse prognostic factor in children with cancer, and its prevalence is highly variable. Currently, there is no standardized definition and assessment method of nutritional status in pediatric oncology. A complete nutritional assessment includes anthropometry, biochemical, clinical, and dietary assessments. In this article, we explore these methods and suggest practical approaches for pediatric cancer units depending on the levels of care that these can provide. We also advise on the monitoring and follow‐up of children with cancer during and after treatment, and discuss potential areas for future research.