5. CONCLUSION
Compared with healthy children, children with cancer exhibited a higher
intake of daily calories, and thus had a higher intake of both macro-
and micro-nutrients, probably attempting to compensate their compromised
GI function affected by cancer and treatment. Positive associations were
found between the intake of certain macronutrients (carbohydrates and
fiber), micronutrients (beta-carotene and vitamin B6) and
alpha-diversity. Future studies should confirm our findings in a larger
sample and try to better understand the impact of gut microbial
alterations on cancer treatment symptoms and toxicities.