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Published on: May 19, 2023
Optimization of nutrition support practices early after hematopoietic cell transplantation
Kerry K McMillen1, Tara Coghlin-Dickson2, Peter A Adintori3
1Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, Seattle, WA, USA. kmcmille@seattlecca.org.
Abstract:
Nutrition support is often required during hematopoietic cell transplant (HCT) given the gastrointestinal toxicity that frequently precludes adequate protein-calorie intake. This article reviews the latest evidence for enteral versus parenteral nutrition in the adult and pediatric HCT population and addresses key considerations as well as barriers to implement this in practice. Registered Dietitian Nutritionists are key members of the interdisciplinary team to proactively manage enteral nutrition support to provide timely, adequate protein and calories to help prevent malnutrition, loss of lean body mass, and functional decline as well as provide evidence-based diet recommendations. This article also reviews emerging research supporting the role of luminal nutrients to maintain microbiotal diversity.
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