Feeding Options for Children with Cancer

It is important to meet the nutritional needs of a child with cancer, both during and after treatment. A registered dietitian (RD) can work with you to create a plan that will help your child get the nutrients they need.

This document from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics explains feeding options during cancer treatment including oral feeding, tube feeding and parenteral nutrition.

Feeding Options for Children with Cancer

Reviewed on March 1, 2022, by Darielle Wilhelm, RD, LDH