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FEASIBILITY STUDY OF MICRONUTRIENT STATUS AND BODY MASS INDEX OF NEWLY DIAGNOSED PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY PATIENTS: RESEARCH COMMENTARY
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  • Paul Rogers,
  • Jeffrey Cheng,
  • Alecia Lim,
  • James Potts
Paul Rogers
The University of British Columbia Department of Pediatrics

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Jeffrey Cheng
The University of British Columbia Department of Pediatrics
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Alecia Lim
The University of British Columbia Department of Pediatrics
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James Potts
The University of British Columbia Department of Pediatrics
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Abstract

We conducted a feasibility study to evaluate micronutrients and body mass index. Fat soluble vitamins A, D, E and trace elements copper (Cu), selenium (Se) and zinc (Zn) levels were evaluated. Weight, height, body mass index (BMI) and Z-scores were recorded. Side effects or specific adverse events were documented. No patients had a Z score for height, weight, or BMI of <2SD or >2SD. Ninety percent of patients had one or more micronutrient levels below normal. These results suggest that micro-nutrient abnormalities are common despite no obvious evidence of malnutrition. Side effects of chemotherapy may be exacerbated by micronutrient depletion.
03 Nov 2023Submitted to Pediatric Blood & Cancer
03 Nov 2023Submission Checks Completed
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31 Jan 2024Assigned to Editor
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