General Nutrition
What are carbohydrates?
On a Nutrition Facts label, always check this number first — it tells you how much you're actually eating, and whether or not you need to adjust it.
What is serving size?
This macronutrient is essential for repairing tissues, supporting immune function, and maintaining muscle mass during and after cancer treatment.
What is protein?
To ease nausea during cancer treatment, dietitians often recommend eating foods that are served at this temperature.
What is room temperature (or cool/cold)?
This portable, naturally sweet yellow fruit is a quick energy source and pairs well with nut butter for a balanced snack.
What is a banana?
Nutrition experts recommend filling this fraction of your plate with non-starchy vegetables at every meal.
What is one-half (50%)?
The % Daily Value on a food label is based on a diet of this many calories per day.
What is 2,000 calories?
For most cancer survivors, experts recommend consuming this range of grams of protein per kilogram of body weight each day.
What is 1.0-1.5 g/kg?
When experiencing nausea, it's best to avoid what foods?
What are foods with strong odor and/or what are foods that are overly sweet/fried/spicy/greasy?
Oatmeal is a top energy-boosting breakfast because it is rich in this type of carbohydrate that releases energy slowly and steadily.
What are complex carbohydrates (or soluble fiber / beta-glucan)?
This eating pattern - rich in olive oil, fish, legumes, and colorful vegetables - is linked to reduced inflammation and lower cancer recurrence risk.
What is the Mediterranean diet?
A food labeled 'high in fiber' must contain at least this many grams of fiber per serving.
What is 5 grams?
Beans, nuts, and tofu are examples of this category of protein sources.
What are plant-based proteins?
To help manage fatigue, eating this way — instead of having large, heavy meals — can keep energy levels steadier throughout the day.
What are small, frequent meals?
These tiny seeds — popular in smoothies and yogurt — are packed with omega-3s and fiber, and can absorb up to 10 times their weight in water to support hydration.
What are chia seeds?
There are three macronutrients your body needs.
What are carbohydrates, protein, and fat.
These two types of fat listed on the Nutrition Facts label should be limited because they can raise LDL (bad) cholesterol.
What are saturated fat and trans fat?
This creamy, tangy dairy product packs about 15 grams of protein per serving and is easy to tolerate during treatment.
What is Greek yogurt?
Chemotherapy can cause a metallic taste. Switching to utensils made of this material can help reduce that unpleasant flavor.
What is plastic (or bamboo / non-metal utensils)?
Iron-deficiency anemia is a common cause of fatigue. Name one animal-based AND one plant-based food that are rich sources of iron.
What are lean red meat/chicken (animal) and lentils/spinach (plant)?
Lentils, raspberries, chia seeds, and whole grains are all examples of foods rich in this nutrient.
What is Fiber?
On a nutrition label, 5% Daily Value means a food is low in a nutrient. What % of Daily Value means it’s high in that nutrient?
What is 20%?
Sam eats most of their protein at dinner but feels weak and tired during the day. Their dietitian says the issue isn’t the total amount of protein. What is it?
What is distribution of protein throughout the day?
After treatment, Mark is trying to gain weight but feels full quickly and can’t finish large meals. His dietitian recommends keeping meals small but increasing calories by adding what?
What are calorie‑dense foods (nut butter and avocado)?
By early afternoon, Morgan’s energy drops sharply, especially on days when breakfast was just fruit or toast. What might their dietitian suggest to help stabilize blood sugar and provide longer‑lasting energy throughout the day.
What is pairing a protein and complex carbohydrate?