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SUBMITTER: McPherson AC
PROVIDER: S-EPMC7838992 | biostudies-literature | 2020
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
McPherson Amy C AC Chen Lorry L O'Neil Joseph J Vanderbom Kerri A KA
Journal of pediatric rehabilitation medicine 20200101 4
Nutritional challenges and a lack of activity can lead to health problems across the lifespan for people with spina bifida. Children and adults with spina bifida are also at greater risk of being classified as overweight or obese compared to their peers without the condition. Therefore, early recognition of nutrition problems, weight management counseling, and timely referrals for evaluation and management of diet and activity can help those with spina bifida and their families achieve a healthy ...[more]