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Nutritional Status and Feeding Problems in Pediatric Specific Learning Disability

Cansu Memiç İnan1, Ayşe Özfer Özçelik1

  • 1Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey.

Clinical Pediatrics
|January 7, 2023
PubMed

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Feeding problems are common in children with specific learning disability (SLD). Lower nutritional status indicators were linked to increased feeding behavior issues in these neurodevelopmental disorder patients.

Area of Science:

  • Neurodevelopmental Disorders
  • Pediatric Nutrition
  • Learning Disabilities

Background:

  • Specific learning disability (SLD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder.
  • Children with SLD may face unique challenges impacting their health and development.
  • Understanding feeding issues in this population is crucial for early intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence of feeding problems.
  • To assess the nutritional status of children diagnosed with SLD.
  • To identify correlations between feeding behaviors and nutritional indicators.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study involving 76 children with SLD.
  • Data collection included sociodemographics, anthropometry, and food consumption.
  • Behavioral Pediatrics Feeding Assessment Scale used for feeding problem assessment.

Main Results:

  • 31.6% of children with SLD were overweight or obese.
  • Feeding behavioral problems were identified in 39.5% of participants.
  • Lower BMI, tri-ponderal mass index, upper arm circumference, and triceps skinfold thickness correlated with feeding problems.

Conclusions:

  • Feeding behavior problems are prevalent in children with SLD.
  • Nutritional status indicators are associated with feeding difficulties.
  • Early identification and targeted interventions are vital for establishing lifelong healthy eating habits.

Keywords:
childfeeding behavior problemsnutritionspecific learning disability

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