Nutritional needs of children with disabilities in the UAE: understanding predictors and mediators of nutritional knowledge and practices

Abstract Background There is a high estimated prevalence of obesity and poor eating habits among children with disabilities. Unfortunately, the extent of parental and teachers’ awareness of the dietary needs and nutritional requirements of children with disabilities has been understudied. This study...

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Main Authors: Maxwell Peprah Opoku, Ashraf Moustafa, Noora Anwahi, Hala Elhoweris, Fatima Alkatheeri, Najwa Alhosani, Anwar Alameri, Shashidhar Belbase
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-10-01
Series:BMC Nutrition
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40795-022-00605-9