Cancer patients often report poor appetite, along with reduced food enjoyment putting them at an increased risk for malnutrition and reduced quality of life. Although oral nutrition supplementation is a clinically proven strategy to augment nutrition, the compliance is low, partially as a result of treatment-related side-effects. Multiple approaches are needed to be taken in order to formulate oral nutritional supplements that cater to the needs and sensory abilities of patients. We have highlighted specific product limitations and strategies to improve flavor, texture, and energy density to improve compliance. Food scientists and clinicians together can improve the palatability of oral nutritional supplements.

癌症患者通常会报告食欲不振，食物摄取减少，使他们营养不良的风险增加，生活质量降低。尽管口服营养补充剂是一种经临床证明可增加营养的策略，但依从性较低，部分原因是与治疗有关的副作用。为了配制满足患者需要和感觉能力的口服营养补充剂，需要采取多种方法。我们重点介绍了特定的产品局限性和改善风味，质地和能量密度以提高顺应性的策略。食品科学家和临床医生共同可以改善口服营养补品的适口性。