Body composition, the caloric requirement in various age groups of boys with duchenne muscular dystrophy

Rationale: The natural course of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is associated with the risk of developing overweight/obesity first, and then malnutrition. The study aimed to assess changes in nutritional status, body composition, biochemical parameters, and caloric requirement in different age groups of patients with DMD.

Source: Clinical Nutrition ESPEN - December 1, 2023 Category: Nutrition Authors: E. Wernio, S. Ma łgorzewicz, K. Śledzińska, S. Czaja-Stolc, J. Wierzba Source Type: research