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Adding Calories and Protein to Your Diet: To help your body heal -

Adding Calories and Protein to Your Diet: To help your body heal
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Abstract

This handout is for patients who are healing from oral surgeries or being treated with radiation or chemotherapy. It explains why it is important for these patients to make sure they are eating enough calories and protein. It also includes helpful tips, meal and snack ideas, and a list of high-calorie and high-protein products. 

Author
Harborview Medical Center
Publisher
University of Washington Medical Center
Date Published (original date)
2023
General Subject
Nutrition
Specific Subject/Keyword
Nutrition
Nutrition Education
Recovery
Food
Eating
Languages
English
Record ID
5060