In addition to taking MARINOL, you may be asked to try other approaches to increase your appetite. You and your health care team can discuss the following ideas:

• Choose foods dense in calories and nutrients

• Try cool or cold foods to dull pain from mouth and throat sores—cooler temperatures also diminish the aroma of unappetizing food

• Consider foods with a softer consistency (such as applesauce) to aid swallowing

• Add sauces or gravies to moisten food and encourage swallowing

• Eat in a pleasant atmosphere—sit in a comfortable chair, use a tablecloth and china, and invite friends to share the meal