Oral Motor Impairments Contribute to Weight Status of Adults with Severe Cerebral Palsy

Oral Motor Impairments Contribute to Weight Status of Adults with Severe Cerebral Palsy

Adults with severe cerebral palsy (CP) are susceptible to malnutrition and metabolic disorders due to limited daily physical activity and challenges related to eating. We hypothesized that the condition of being underweight arises from inadequate energy intake due to difficulties in eating, rather t...

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Main Authors: Aslak Emil Lyster, Solvejg Lis Hansen, Christina Therese Andersen, Jens Bo Nielsen, Klaas Westerterp, Loek Wouters, Bente Kiens, Anina Ritterband-Rosenbaum
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-12-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
body weight
dietary registration
cerebral palsy
oral motor impairment
metabolic health status
double-labeled water
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/15/24/5042

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