Effect of Dietary Counseling and Nutritional Monitoring in Reducing Cancer-related Cachexia Among Female Oncology Patients

"Participants in this group will receive:~Standard oncological care (e.g., chemotherapy and routine cancer treatments)~Individualized dietary counseling: Nutrition plans tailored by a clinical dietitian to meet energy needs (25-30 kcal/kg/day) and protein needs (1.2-1.5 g/kg/day), adapted to clinical status, dietary tolerance, and treatment side effects.~Regular nutritional monitoring: Counseling sessions every 15-21 days over a period of six months.~Dietary adherence tracking: Through structured food records and goal adherence checklists.~Light physical activity guidance: Encouragement to engage in low-intensity activity suited to patient capacity.~Psychosocial support: Sessions with a certified clinical psychologist addressing emotional distress, fatigue, and anorexia.~Adherence criteria: Defined as attending ≥75% of sessions and meeting ≥80% of dietary goals."