Table 3.
Summary of nutrition mentions in adult National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) guidelines [32] *.
| Type of NCCN Guideline (N) | Number (%) of NCCN Guidelines with Nutrition Mentions | NCCN Guidelines with Specific Nutrition Section |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosis-specific guidelines (53) | 19 (36%) 1–10 nutrition mentions 3 (6%) 11–25 nutrition mentions 3 (6%) >25 nutrition mentions |
Head and neck cancer |
| Population-specific guidelines (2) | 1 (50%) 1–10 nutrition mentions 1 (50%) >25 nutrition mentions |
Older adult oncology |
| Supportive care guidelines (12) | 6 (50%) 1–10 nutrition mentions 3 (25%) >25 nutrition mentions |
Cancer-related fatigue Survivorship |
| Patient-directed guidelines (39) | 9 (23%) 1–10 nutrition mention 2 (5%) 11–25 nutrition mentions |
Nasopharyngeal cancer Oral cancers Stomach cancer |
* Complete count of nutrition mentions by guideline provided in Supplementary Materials.