title: Nutrition Considerations in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
abstract: Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a serious degenerative muscular disease affecting males. Diagnosis usually occurs in childhood and is confirmed through genetic testing and/or muscle biopsy. Accompanying the disease are several nutrition-related concerns: growth, body composition, energy and protein requirements, constipation, swallowing difficulties, bone health, and complementary medicine. This review article addresses the nutrition aspects of DMD.
authors.affiliation: Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, Texas.
authors.forename: Jillian
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Davis
authors.affiliation: Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, Texas.
authors.forename: Emily
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Samuels
authors.affiliation: Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, Texas lamullin@texaschildrens.org.
authors.forename: Lucille
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Mullins
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000328:Adult; D001823:Body Composition; D015992:Body Mass Index; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D000529:Complementary Therapies / Q000379:methods; D003248:Constipation / Q000209:etiology; D004043:Dietary Fiber; D004044:Dietary Proteins; D019587:Dietary Supplements; D004326:Drinking; D004734:Energy Metabolism; D004750:Enteral Nutrition / Q000379:methods; D005746:Gastric Emptying; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D044342:Malnutrition / Q000209:etiology; D020388:Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy*; D044343:Overnutrition / Q000209:etiology; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D004043:Dietary Fiber; D004044:Dietary Proteins
keywords: Duchenne muscular dystrophy; muscular dystrophies; nutrition assessment; nutrition therapy; nutritional support