Malnutrition

Overview:

Malnutrition occurs when the body lacks necessary nutrients due to inadequate intake or absorption. It can impact physical growth, cognitive development, and oral-motor function. In pediatrics, SLPs often address feeding issues that contribute to or result from malnutrition. Treatment focuses on safe, efficient feeding and nutritional intake to support health and development.

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Sources:

Black, Maureen M., et al. "Nutrition and Early Childhood Development." The Lancet 369, no. 9556 (2007). Link

Selimoğlu, Mukadder Ayşe, et al. “Nutritional Support in Malnourished Children With Compromised Gastrointestinal Function: Utility of Peptide‑Based Enteral Therapy.” Frontiers in Pediatrics 9 (2021). Link