How do you deal with loss of appetite?

A loss of appetite or desire to eat is very common in people receiving cancer treatment. Other sections of this Web site may be helpful if you're not eating because you feel nauseated or because foods have strange tastes and smells.

Here are some other ways to be sure you're taking in enough nourishment:

Eat smaller meals and snacks more frequently.
If your appetite is better in the morning, eat a bigger meal for breakfast.
Dietary supplement drinks, protein bars, and shakes may help you get vital nutrition without having to eat very much.
Look for ways to add protein to your diet (try cheese, peanut butter, soy foods, pudding).
Rest before and after meals.
Try to lower stress any way you can (soft music at meals, moderate exercise, talking to someone about your fears).
Keep track of your weight.
Ask your health care team how they can help.

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