Nutrition in children with neurodisability

Children with neurodisability are at risk of nutritional impairment due to a number of factors including feeding and swallowing difficulties, gastrointestinal disorders, disorders of movement and posture, immobility, medication, adverse food related sensory experience and behavioural feeding difficulties. Undernutrition has a negative impact on growth, general health indices, bone health, muscle strength, immunity and wound healing and brain and cognitive development. Regular multidisciplinary assessment including the routine measurement of body composition and micronutrient status are recommended to inform appropriate nutritional support and intervention.
Source: Paediatrics and Child Health - Category: Pediatrics Authors: Tags: Symposium: special needs Source Type: research