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We have a lot more information for you. You can find it online at www.cancer.org. Or, you can call our toll-free number at 1-800-227-2345 to talk to one of our cancer information specialists.
National organizations and Web sites*
US Department of Health and Human Services
Website: www.foodsafety.gov
“Keep Food Safe” section provides podcasts and written information on safe food handling. Site has general information on food recalls, outbreaks of foodborne illness, and more
American Dietetic Association (ADA)
Website: www.eatright.org
Provides information on food safety, diet, and nutrition; also has a directory of registered dietitians that can be searched by location
American Childhood Cancer Organization (ACCO)
Phone number: 855-858-2226
Website: www.acco.org
Information for families of children with cancer and a network of parent support groups in most states which commonly provide meetings, speakers, parent-to-parent visitation, summer camps, transportation, and publications
CureSearch National Childhood Cancer Foundation (NCCF)
Toll-free number: 1-800-458-6223
Website: www.curesearch.org
Has information about childhood cancers and long-term follow-up guidelines for after treatment
Teens Living with Cancer
Website: www.teenslivingwithcancer.org
Information is specifically for teens and covers many cancer topics, including nutrition and exercise
ChooseMyPlate.gov (US Department of Agriculture)
Toll-free number: 1-888-779-7264 (8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday-Friday)
TTY: 301-504-6856
Website: http://www.choosemyplate.gov
For answers to diet questions and information on healthy eating
No matter who you are, we can help. Contact us anytime, day or night, for information and support. Call us at 1-800-227-2345 or visit www.cancer.org.
Nutrition for Children with Cancer
- Why good nutrition is important
- Benefits of good nutrition
- What children with cancer need: Nutrients
- How your child can take in nutrients
- When your child is taking steroids
- Cancer treatment side effects and what you can do about them
- Appetite changes
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Mouth pain, throat pain, or mouth sores
- Trouble swallowing
- Nausea and vomiting
- Dry mouth or thick saliva
- Unwanted weight gain
- Fatigue
- Low white blood cell counts
- Ways to help your child take in more protein and calories
- Recipes to try
- Choose My Plate for children
- To learn more
- References
The American Cancer Society medical and editorial content team
Our team is made up of doctors and master’s-prepared nurses with deep knowledge of cancer care as well as journalists, editors, and translators with extensive experience in medical writing.
Last Medical Review: June 30, 2014 Last Revised: June 30, 2014