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dc.contributor.authorWalker, J.
dc.contributor.authorBell, K.
dc.contributor.authorStevenson, R.
dc.contributor.authorWeir, K.
dc.contributor.authorBoyd, Roslyn
dc.contributor.authorDavies, P.
dc.date.accessioned2017-01-30T14:10:22Z
dc.date.available2017-01-30T14:10:22Z
dc.date.created2015-10-29T04:10:11Z
dc.date.issued2012
dc.identifier.citationWalker, J. and Bell, K. and Stevenson, R. and Weir, K. and Boyd, R. and Davies, P. 2012. Relationships between dietary intake and body composition according to gross motor functional ability in preschool-aged children with cerebral palsy. Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism. 61 (4): pp. 349-357.
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/37969
dc.identifier.doi10.1159/000342557
dc.description.abstract

Background/Aims: We aimed to determine the relationships between energy intake, macronutrient intake and body composition in preschool-aged children with cerebral palsy (CP) according to gross motor functional ability in comparison with typically developing children (TDC). Methods: Seventy-three children with CP (70% male) of all functional abilities and 16 TDC (63% male) aged 2.8 ± 0.9 years participated in this study. Dietary intake was measured via a validated 3-day weighed food record. Body composition was determined via isotope dilution techniques. Results: There was a significant relationship between energy intake and fat-free mass index, which was stronger in TDC compared to children with CP. There were no significant correlations between other dietary intake and body composition variables, despite differences in body composition as ambulatory status declined. Non-ambulant, tube-fed children had significantly lower protein intakes compared to orally fed children. No other differences in macronutrient intake between children with CP and TDC were apparent. Conclusions: Results suggest that relationships between dietary intake and body composition are not evident in this population, but develop over time. Physical activity levels may have a greater impact on body composition at this age. Longitudinal research is required to examine these factors. © 2012 S. Karger AG, Basel.

dc.titleRelationships between dietary intake and body composition according to gross motor functional ability in preschool-aged children with cerebral palsy
dc.typeJournal Article
dcterms.source.volume61
dcterms.source.number4
dcterms.source.startPage349
dcterms.source.endPage357
dcterms.source.issn0250-6807
dcterms.source.titleAnnals of Nutrition and Metabolism
curtin.departmentSchool of Occupational Therapy and Social Work
curtin.accessStatusOpen access via publisher


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