ĐẶC ĐIỂM KHẨU PHẦN ĂN 24H CỦA NGƯỜI BỆNH UNG THƯ VÚ ĐIỀU TRỊ HÓA CHẤT TẠI BỆNH VIỆN K NĂM 2024-2025

Abstract

Aims: To assess 24 hour dietary intake among breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy at Vietnam National Cancer Hospital in 2024–2025. 

Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 142 post-surgical breast cancer patients receiving chemotherapy at Internal Medicine Departments 5 and 6 of K Hospital.

Results: Among 142 breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, the mean energy intake was 1,395.1 ± 386.8 kcal/day, and 53.5% of patients achieved less than 70% of their recommended energy requirements. Lipid intake was below the recommended level in 65.5% of patients, whereas protein and carbohydrate intake exceeded the recommended ranges in 45.1% and 51.4% of patients, respectively. Mean dietary fiber intake was 12.5 ± 5.8 g/day. The proportions of patients who did not meet the recommended intake levels for vitamin A, calcium, and vitamin B12 were 95.8%, 92.3%, and 88.0%, respectively.

Conclusion: The 24-hour dietary intake of breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy did not adequately meet their nutritional requirements, with more than half of the patients achieving less than 70% of their recommended energy needs. The macronutrient distribution was imbalanced, characterized by a high prevalence of inadequate lipid intake, while protein and carbohydrate intake tended to exceed the recommended ranges. Dietary fiber, vitamin A, vitamin B12, and calcium intake did not meet the recommended requirements in most patients.