title: The nutritional aspects of Rett syndrome.
abstract: Nutrition is a major problem for the Rett patient. We have studied 21 girls with Rett syndrome (19 typical, two atypical). We report our experience in this population with the nutritional aspects of Rett syndrome, the typical dietary habits, and various nutritional deficiencies. Further experience with the use of high fat diets is reported.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Nutrition, University of California, San Diego.
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Rice
authors.forename: R H
authors.initials: RH
authors.lastname: Haas
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000641:Ammonia / Q000097:blood*; D001321:Autistic Disorder / Q000178:diet therapy*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004041:Dietary Fats / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D002149:Energy Intake; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D019965:Neurocognitive Disorders / Q000178:diet therapy*; D009751:Nutritional Requirements; D013577:Syndrome
chemical_list: D004041:Dietary Fats; D000641:Ammonia