Good Nutrition It is important to understand that during cancer treatment your nutritional needs may be different than what you experienced previously. Below are some suggestions that may help you adjust your diet while you are going through cancer treatment. You may need more calories than usual, you may need to eat more high-protein foods, or you may need to cut back on foods with fiber. Your doctor or dietitian is the best source of information on your nutritional needs at this time.   Listen to your body when you are eating. If certain foods don't appeal to you or if they make you feel nauseated, don't eat that type of food. You may need to change the form of the food to make it more palatable. For example, you may want to mix fruit into a milkshake if you can't eat the fruit whole. Try new things and eat what you can to keep your calorie intake up and maintain your weight.   Your doctor may also recommend vitamins or dietary supplements to enhance your diet. Following is an NCI sample menu for good nutrition. Breakfast 1/2 cup cooked cereal 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup fruit or fruit juice Beverage Sugar Snack 1/4 cup granola 1/2 cup low-fat yogurt Lunch 2 slices whole-grain bread 2-3 oz lean meat, fish, or poultry 1 tsp. mayonnaise lettuce, tomato slices 1 piece fruit Beverage Snack 1/2 cup raw vegetables with 1 tbsp. salad dressing Dinner 2-3 oz lean fish, or poultry 1 cup steamed vegetables 1/2 cup grain product (e.g., pasta or brown rice) 1 tsp. margarine or butter 1 cup milk Beverage Snack 4 whole wheat crackers 1 tbsp. jelly Beverage