| Literature DB >> 25977513 |
Jillian Davis1, Emily Samuels1, Lucille Mullins2.
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.Entities:
Keywords: Duchenne muscular dystrophy; muscular dystrophies; nutrition assessment; nutrition therapy; nutritional support
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Year: 2015 PMID: 25977513 DOI: 10.1177/0884533615586202
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Nutr Clin Pract ISSN: 0884-5336 Impact factor: 3.080