Good nutrition is important to ensure optimal growth and healthy muscle and bone development across the lifespan.
Children and adults with cerebral palsy often face difficulties with eating and drinking that can be improved with proper assessment and interventions. It is important to know that there are specific growth charts, assessments and approaches for individuals with cerebral palsy that can help improve their nutrition and growth.
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Use of Segmental Lengths for the Assessment of Growth in Children with Cerebral Palsy Children with cerebral palsy (CP) often grow poorly and assessment of growth in this population is further complicated by two main difficulties. Firstly, children may have joint contractures, muscular weakness, scoliosis, and/or involuntary movements that make standing or lying straight difficult, if not impossible.
Good nutrition is important to ensure optimal growth and healthy muscle and bone development across the lifespan.