Dietary Management for Children with Cerebral Palsy

Dietary management for children with cerebral palsy should focus on small, frequent meals, along with the supplementation of water and electrolytes. The diet should include high calories, high protein, high fat, high fiber, and a variety of vitamins and trace elements. Additionally, calcium, vitamin A, and D should be supplemented to prevent osteoporosis and brittleness. The diet should possess the four characteristics of being soft, fine, fresh, and tender to meet the nutritional needs of brain cell development.
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