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35(2): Nutrition Implications in Cerebral Palsy
The first section of this issue will define cerebral palsy (CP), describe its causes, and review its classification types. Associated deficits related to CP will also be described. The next section will discuss nutrition assessment of children with CP followed … Continue reading
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Tagged anthropometrics, assessment, body composition, calories, cerebral palsy, constipation, CSHCN, development, education, energy, enteral nutrition, failure to thrive, family centered care, feeding, GI, GMFCS, gross motor, growth, growth charts, IDDSI, intervention, medication interactions, muscle tone, nutrition management, oral health
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28(5) Nutrition Issues in Children with Myelomeningocele (Spina Bifida)
Myelomeningocele, or spina bifida, is the most common neural tube defect (NTD). NTDs are caused by abnormal fetal development of the neural tube when the opening in the spinal cord fails to close by the 28th day after fertilization of … Continue reading
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Tagged assessment, bone health, calories, constipation, energy, feeding, intervention, laxatives, medications, neural tube defects, overweight/obesity, short stature, spina bifida
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