Energy-Dense Foods to Avoid or Eat Sparingly for Cancer Patients

Cancer patients need to control the amount of salt and sugar they have or put in their food and understand its effects on their body.

■ Sugary drinks—soft drinks, sweetened ice tea, juice flavored drinks

■ Baked goods such as desserts, cookies, pastries, and cakes

■ Candy

■ Chips such as potato and corn

■ Ice cream, milkshakes

Source: American Institute Cancer Research Recommendation

Click on the link above to read this full recommendation from HEAL Well: A Cancer Nutrition Guide created through a joint project of the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR), the LIVESTRONG Foundation, and Savor HealthTM. This guide provides general information regarding nutrition and cancer, addresses common questions people have about diet, nutrition, and physical activity during and after cancer treatment, and offers suggestions for common cancer or cancer treatment-related symptom management. The guide states that it is not intended to offer medical advice or replace advice given by your healthcare team. It advises that all medical questions and concerns about your care should be addressed with your healthcare team