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Julie Lemale1, Audrey Lecoufle2, Marc Bellaiche3
1Nutrition et Gastroentérologie Pédiatriques - Hôpital Universitaire Armand Trousseau-APHP, 6 Avenue du Dr Arnold Netter, 75012 Paris, France.
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Pediatric feeding disorders affect up to 45% of young children, characterized by poor food intake or growth. Expert opinions guide managing these common childhood eating issues to enhance quality of life.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Child Nutrition
- Developmental Psychology
Background:
- Pediatric feeding disorders (PFDs) affect up to 45% of children under five.
- PFDs are primarily observed in the first three years of life.
- Characterized by inadequate food intake, growth difficulties, or age-inappropriate eating habits.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present expert opinions on pediatric eating patterns.
- To outline strategies for managing pediatric feeding disorders.
- To improve the quality of life for children with PFDs and their caregivers.
Main Methods:
- Expert consensus and opinion gathering.
- Review of current understanding of pediatric eating behaviors.
- Discussion of management approaches for PFDs.
Main Results:
- Identification of key factors influencing pediatric eating patterns.
- Consensus on effective interventions for PFDs.
- Emphasis on a multidisciplinary approach to care.
Conclusions:
- Effective management of PFDs requires expert insight into eating patterns.
- Interventions should focus on improving nutritional intake and growth.
- Enhancing the quality of life for affected children and families is paramount.
Abstract:
Pediatric feeding disorders can be seen in up to 45% of normally developing children aged under 5 years old, mainly during the first three years of life when the child has inadequate food intake and/or difficulty maintaining adequate growth, and/or lack of age-appropriate eating habit. This article describes the opinion of a group of experts on children eating patterns and how to manage pediatric feeding disorders, with the aim to improve the quality of life of children and their caregivers.
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