Nutrition of immunosuppressed patients!
Some groups of patients suffer from serious illnesses or chronic conditions that influence their immune system a lot.
● cancer (especially for people receiving chemotherapy)
● organ transplantation
● HIV/AIDS
● alcoholism
● diabetes
Special food or preparation of food can lead to serious complications.
Did you ever had a patient – who is about to start with his chemotherapy –
who asked you:
Can I go on with my breakfast which contains a soft-boiled egg and fresh squeezed Orange Juice?
Would you be sure about your answer?
Whether YES or NO:
You should look up some information about this topic please go to the summary of Health Canada!
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/securit/kitchen-cuisine/immune-sys-immunitaire-eng.php
Chair of Publication
Doris Haider