Growth and nutrition in pediatric neuromuscular disorders

Little is currently known about the nutrition and growth outcomes in children with neuromuscular disorders (NMDs), and these are likely disease dependent. The aim of this study was to describe the range of nutritional issues in pediatric NMDs and identify similarities and differences in growth outcomes and nutritional needs in children with a variety of NMDs at different ages, with the goal of informing future services.

Source: Clinical Nutrition - January 21, 2021 Category: Nutrition Authors: Elle Chou, Rachel Lindeback, Arlene M. D ’Silva, Hugo Sampaio, Kristen Neville, Michelle A. Farrar Tags: Original article Source Type: research