Malnutrition in Children With Chronic Disease. Nutr Clin Pract 2019 Jun;34(3):349-358
Date
04/10/2019Pubmed ID
30963628DOI
10.1002/ncp.10274Scopus ID
2-s2.0-85064057555 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 54 CitationsAbstract
Malnutrition occurs when nutrient intake does not meet the needs for normal body functions and as a consequence leads to alterations of growth and development in children. Chronic illness puts children at risk for developing malnutrition. Because of children's rapid periods of growth and development, early diagnosis, prevention, and management of malnutrition are paramount. The reasons for malnutrition in children with chronic disease are multifactorial and are related to the underlying disease and non-illness-associated factors. This review addresses the causes, evaluation, and management of malnutrition in pediatric congenital heart disease, chronic kidney disease, liver disease, and cystic fibrosis.
Author List
Larson-Nath C, Goday PMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
AdolescentChild
Child Nutrition Disorders
Child, Preschool
Chronic Disease
Cystic Fibrosis
Heart Defects, Congenital
Humans
Liver Diseases
Nutrition Assessment
Nutrition Therapy
Renal Insufficiency, Chronic
Risk Factors