Nutrition of Pupils with Cerebral Palsy

VernacularTitle:脑性瘫痪学生营养状况调查
Author: Lilin LIU ; Chuyang LI ; Qi LIANG ; Huamin TONG ; Jiewen SHEN ; Yunjie ZHANG ; Yonghui FAN
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: cerebral palsy, pupils, nutrition, development
From: Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2013;19(3):285-287
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To investigate the nutritional status of the pupils with cerebral palsy and the factors related with nutrition. Methods The height and weight of 139 cerebral palsy pupil (6~18 years old) were measured. The rate of stunting, wasting, overweight and obesity were calculated, and compared with the norm, and among the subjects with different cerebral palsy type, grade of Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS), famiy background (urban or rural), age, etc. Results The rate of stunting and wasting was more than the norm, and the obesity was less. The rate of stunting negatively correlated with the grade of GMFCS. The rate of wasting negatively correlated with the age. Conclusion It is important to focus on the physical development delay and malnutrition of children with cerebral palsy.