Nutrition Services
A healthy lifestyle is extremely important in your fight against cancer. At Cancer Care Northwest, an oncology nutritionist is available to assess your nutritional needs and to develop a personalized program to improve your health before, during and after treatment.
With our nutritionist’s professional guidance and science-based expertise, you will become equipped to eat healthier and to make better lifestyle choices that promote optimal treatment outcomes and support your overall well-being.
Patient nutrition services include:
- Healthy lifestyle education
- Body composition assessment
- Diet and supplement review and assessment
- Dietary intervention focusing on anti-inflammatory and whole foods
- Assistance with managing treatment side effects
- Stress management
- Exercise recommendations
The Nutrition Expert
Cancer Care Northwest’s nutrition services are led by oncology nutritionist, Kristina Hines, MS, CN. She holds a Master of Science in Nutrition from Bastyr University, which is known as an academic pioneer in natural medicine. Kristina is highly trained in the research and science of nutrition, with comprehensive expertise on how various food elements affect the human body and well-being. She is also a Washington State Certified Nutritionist.