<p>Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre (RGCIRC) today unveiled a cook book on smart nutritious food for children undergoing cancer treatment.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Fiesta Cook Book is slated to be useful for the parents who struggle to ensure that good nutrition is given to their immune-compromised children throughout their lives.<br /><br />Two of India's well-known chefs -- country's first Junior Master Chef Sarthak Bhardwaj and Chef Aditya Jaimini who featured in India's Top 20 Chefs -- curated the recipes to ensure a hygienic and balanced nutrition for children with cancer.<br /><br />"This book has been a result of hard work by a group of doctors and enthusiastic support from the chefs. I sincerely hope this book is useful for large number of parents for whom nutrition and food remain a major issue to deal with their children with cancer," said Dr Guari Kapoor, Director, Pediatric Hemato-Oncology, RGCIRC.<br /><br />Cancer and its treatments affect a child's appetite, tolerance to different foods, and the body's ability to use nutrients. Eating the right kinds of food before, during, and after treatment can help a child feel better and stay stronger, Kapoor explained.<br /><br />"Safety of food, its nutrient value and ways of delivery are key to the success of treatment of cancer in children. This book empowers parents to bring a paradigm shift in the way they address this problem. This guide can help them learn about their child's nutritional needs and its importance in cancer treatment," Kapoor said.<br /><br />It is estimated that 70-90 per cent of childhood cancer is curable depending on the treatment of protocols and the child's response to the treatment.<br /><br />"I always wanted to create special recipes for children, and what better way to fulfil this dream than to do this for my little friends who need it the most. I was delighted when approached by RGCIRC for this noble cause. I am sure children would freak out on my recipes," said Sarthak. <br /></p>
<p>Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre (RGCIRC) today unveiled a cook book on smart nutritious food for children undergoing cancer treatment.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Fiesta Cook Book is slated to be useful for the parents who struggle to ensure that good nutrition is given to their immune-compromised children throughout their lives.<br /><br />Two of India's well-known chefs -- country's first Junior Master Chef Sarthak Bhardwaj and Chef Aditya Jaimini who featured in India's Top 20 Chefs -- curated the recipes to ensure a hygienic and balanced nutrition for children with cancer.<br /><br />"This book has been a result of hard work by a group of doctors and enthusiastic support from the chefs. I sincerely hope this book is useful for large number of parents for whom nutrition and food remain a major issue to deal with their children with cancer," said Dr Guari Kapoor, Director, Pediatric Hemato-Oncology, RGCIRC.<br /><br />Cancer and its treatments affect a child's appetite, tolerance to different foods, and the body's ability to use nutrients. Eating the right kinds of food before, during, and after treatment can help a child feel better and stay stronger, Kapoor explained.<br /><br />"Safety of food, its nutrient value and ways of delivery are key to the success of treatment of cancer in children. This book empowers parents to bring a paradigm shift in the way they address this problem. This guide can help them learn about their child's nutritional needs and its importance in cancer treatment," Kapoor said.<br /><br />It is estimated that 70-90 per cent of childhood cancer is curable depending on the treatment of protocols and the child's response to the treatment.<br /><br />"I always wanted to create special recipes for children, and what better way to fulfil this dream than to do this for my little friends who need it the most. I was delighted when approached by RGCIRC for this noble cause. I am sure children would freak out on my recipes," said Sarthak. <br /></p>