Nutrition Considerations in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. (August 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Davis, Jillian; Samuels, Emily; Mullins, Lucille
• Is Part Of: Nutrition in clinical practice. Volume 30:Number 4(2015:Aug.)
• Page Start: 511
• Page End: 521
• Publication Date: 2015-08
• Subjects: Duchenne muscular dystrophy -- muscular dystrophies -- nutrition assessment -- nutritional support -- nutrition therapy; Nutrition -- Periodicals; Diet therapy -- Periodicals; Artificial feeding -- Periodicals; 615.854
• DOI: 10.1177/0884533615586202
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0884-5336

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.