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[C] The following conclusions are supported by limited evidence or expert opinion:
Studies to date do not indicate improved clinical outcomes for adult cancer patients with neutropenia receiving a neutropenic diet compared to patients receiving a non-neutropenic diet. There is a lack of evidence to support the recommendation to use neutropenic diets with adult cancer patients with neutropenia. Larger randomized control trials are needed.
[D] Evidence is from limited studies that are