Cancer patients may be asked to __________ prior to chemotherapy treatments to avoid conditioned taste aversions.

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Eating an unfamiliar scapegoat food, which is a food that the patient does not usually enjoy, may prevent them from developing a conditioned taste aversion during chemotherapy. This is because the aversion may develop towards the food that the patient usually enjoys, leading to a negative association with the treatment experience. By eating a scapegoat food, the patient may avoid developing an aversion to their favorite foods. The other options (A, B, C) are not appropriate or effective in preventing conditioned taste aversions in cancer patients.

Cancer Patients May Be Asked to __________ Prior to Chemotherapy