摘要Background:Although cancer is a global concern,China has the highest incidence and mortality rates for malignant tumors.The main goals of the present study were to gain a deeper understanding of the current limitations and focal points in the field of cancer nutrition research,to identify potential areas for further investigation,and to provide a valuable reference for Chinese researchers who are inter-ested in studying"cancer nutrition."Methods:The Web of Science Core Collection was searched for literature published from 2013 to 2022.The R Language 4.3.1,VOSviewer 1.6.19,and CiteSpace 6.2.2 software programs were adopted to conduct the analysis.Results:Based on the specified inclusion and exclusion criteria,a total of 3,994 documents were gathered.The annual issuance of ar-ticles exhibited a fluctuating increase.These documents were authored by 19,577 individuals affiliated with 2,961 institutions and were published in 1,008 journals.The most productive authors in this field were Han-Ping Shi,Qi Zhang,and Wei Li.The most productive institutions were Sun Yat-sen University and Sichuan University.A total of 1,008 journals contributed to this field,and the journals with the most relevant publications were Frontiers in Nutrition and Frontiers in Oncology.The most frequently occurring author keywords were prognosis,gastric cancer,sarcopenia,cancer,and meta-analysis.Oncology was the hottest research area.Conclusions:Cancer nutrition research is a crucial area of study that has significant implications for human health as well as social and economic progress.This study provides a comprehensive overview of the current status and emerging trends in cancer nutrition re-search in China based on studies published from 2013 to 2022.The research findings presented in this study lay the foundation for fur-ther development in this research field.In addition to the traditional research on cancer nutrition,the development of interdisciplinary re-search should be promoted.