This review examines the contributions made by anorexia, loss of taste, malabsorption and disturbances of intermediary metabolism to the cachexia of cancer. Methods of nutritional assessment are outlined and mention is made of the usefulness of nutritional support as an adjunct to anti-cancer therapies.
本综述探讨了厌食、味觉丧失、吸收不良及中间代谢紊乱对癌症恶病质的影响。文中概述了营养评估方法，并提及营养支持作为抗癌治疗辅助手段的作用。
