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Is diet in diabetes important?

C Clothier1

  • 1Department of Nutrition & Dietetics, Royal Liverpool Children's Hospital, Alder Hey.

Nutrition and Health
|January 1, 1987
PubMed
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Dietary guidelines for diabetic children emphasize unrefined carbohydrates and reduced fats for better blood sugar control. However, practical application shows these diets may lack sufficient calories for healthy growth, requiring a balanced approach.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Nutrition
  • Endocrinology
  • Dietary Management

Background:

  • Theoretical dietary recommendations exist for optimal diabetes nutrition.
  • Practical implications for diabetic children's diets require careful consideration.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the practical implications of theoretical dietary recommendations for diabetic children.
  • To assess the balance between theoretical nutritional goals and practical dietary needs in pediatric diabetes management.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of theoretical dietary principles for diabetic children.
  • Evaluation of sample low-fat, high-fiber menus for caloric adequacy.
  • Consideration of the psychological impact of dietary rigidity on children with diabetes.

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Main Results:

  • Encouraging unrefined carbohydrates increases fiber intake.
  • Low-fat, high-fiber diets may be calorie-insufficient for normal growth.
  • Overly rigid dietary management can increase stress in diabetic children.

Conclusions:

  • Dietary regimens for diabetic children must be practical and acceptable, not just theoretically sound.
  • Balancing optimal nutrition for diabetes control with the need for adequate calories for growth is crucial.
  • Theoretical nutritional principles should be balanced with the realities of pediatric diabetes management.