You have in your hands, or at your fingertips, the first edition of the American Academy of
Pediatrics clinical practice guideline for evaluation and management of children and …

Children with genetic syndromes frequently have feeding problems and swallowing
dysfunction as a result of the complex interactions between anatomical, medical …

Abstract Purpose of Review Obesity is a common comorbidity in individuals with spina
bifida. Carrying excess weight exacerbates the inherent health challenges associated with …

Purpose. Identify risk factors for obesity across the lifespan for individuals with spina bifida.
Methods. Cross sectional chart review study of 203 patients aged 6–58 years. Obesity was …

Background Obesity prevalence is increased in children with developmental disabilities,
specifically in children with spina bifida and Down syndrome. Energy expenditure, a critical …

Purpose. This cross-sectional study investigates deficits and associations in muscle
strength, 6-minute walking distance (6MWD), aerobic capacity (VO2peak), and physical …

Objectives: To compare body composition in patients aged 11 to 21 years with spinal
dysfunction due to spinal cord injury (SCI) and spina bifida (SB) vs able–bodied control …

Objective: To evaluate the appropriate use of arm span measurements as a substitute for
height/linear length to evaluate obesity in people with myelomeningocele by comparing …

Background Obesity prevalence in youth with spina bifida is higher than in their typically
developing peers. Obesity is associated with lifelong medical, psychological, and economic …

Abstract Purpose of Review This review aims to highlight background of contributing factors
for suboptimal nutrition in individuals with spina bifida and introduce strategies for …