Consensus recommendations for the nutritional management of children with cancer in limited resource settings: a report from the International Initiative for Pediatrics and Nutrition.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Malnutrition (under- and over-nutrition) is a critical challenge in pediatric oncology, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC), where supportive care resources are scarce. It negatively impacts treatment toxicity, survival rates, and quality of life. Despite the availability of broad guidelines, there is a lack of practical, context-adapted protocols for nutritional assessment and intervention in LMIC. The International Initiative for Pediatrics and Nutrition (IIPAN) developed adapted consensus-based protocols to address this gap.

Methods

A multidisciplinary panel of experts in pediatric oncology and nutrition from high-income and LMIC settings collaborated to develop adapted nutrition assessment and intervention manuals. The process involved li

SUBMITTER: Viani K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12240747 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature