CONTRIBUTIONS OF HEALTHY EATING AS A STRATEGY FOR PREVENTING AND COPING WITH CANCER: A PERSPECTIVE FROM NURSING

Abstract

Cancer consists of a chronic disease, characterized by the disordered growth of cells, which is the result of changes in the genetic code. through epidemiological studies, relevant associations can be made between some dietary patterns observed in different regions of the world and the prevalence of cancer. This is a literature review survey of the literature, with a qualitative approach and descriptive character. The final sample consisted of only 9 references, including only the highest category for this study. After the reflective reading, three categories emerged: Main contributions of dietary modification for cancer prevention; Importance of healthy eating for cancer patients and Coping strategies in view of the need to improve quality of life in the nutritional field from the perspective of nursing. In conclusion, in order to promote guidelines on healthy and adequate food, it is necessary to be attentive to the public context belonging to them, inserted, addressing individualized ones in accordance with the need to be exposed for an effective maintenance of health.