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Nutritional Management for Pediatric Chronic Disease

A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Pediatric Nutrition".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (26 June 2023) | Viewed by 3473

Special Issue Editor

Prof. Dr. Sheila Gahagan

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Guest Editor
Department of Pediatrics, University of California, San Diego, CA, USA
Interests: child growth and development

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Nutrition and lifestyle factors are important determinants of health risk in children and adolescents, and dietary intake is an extremely important modifiable factor in the management of a range of pediatric conditions, including obesity, diabetes, gastrointestinal diseases, chronic respiratory disease, and inherited metabolic conditions.

Pediatric patients with chronic illnesses or diseases or who require long-term nutrition support are most vulnerable to nutrition-related issues. For chronic diseases in children, the impact of dietary interventions on improving the health of children and adolescents needs to be assessed. This will provide evidence-based dietary recommendations for the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases in young adults and guide clinicians, public health researchers, and policymakers in their implementation.

The focus of this Special Issue is on how nutrition affects health outcomes in children in terms of both prevention and treatment of chronic disease and details related to the dietary management of specific diseases. Increasing our knowledge in this area will assist in developing evidence-based nutrition guidelines for the prevention and management of chronic conditions in children and adolescents.

Prof. Dr. Sheila Gahagan
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • nutrition
  • dietary interventions
  • dietary patterns
  • diet quality
  • chronic disease
  • pediatric
  • children

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Eating Disorders in Youth with Chronic Health Conditions: Clinical Strategies for Early Recognition and Prevention
by Maya Michelle Kumar
Nutrients 2023, 15(17), 3672; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu15173672 - 22 Aug 2023
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Youth with chronic health conditions face an elevated risk of eating disorders and disordered eating behaviors. Contributors to this phenomenon may include the unique threats faced by this vulnerable population to their body image, their relationships with food and eating, and their mental [...] Read more.
Youth with chronic health conditions face an elevated risk of eating disorders and disordered eating behaviors. Contributors to this phenomenon may include the unique threats faced by this vulnerable population to their body image, their relationships with food and eating, and their mental health and self-esteem. However, youth with chronic health conditions may also experience more severe medical complications and mortality from eating disorder behaviors because of the additional risks conveyed by their underlying conditions. In this review, clinical strategies are provided to support youth with chronic health conditions through early recognition of eating disorder behaviors and prompt referral to treatment, which is important for a better prognosis. Suggestions are also given to mitigate their risk of developing eating disorders by proactively addressing risk factors and offering thoughtful anticipatory guidance that promotes a positive relationship with food and eating. Full article
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You Are What You Eat: A Review on Dietary Interventions for Treating Pediatric Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
by Piper Sandel, Lawrence Ma, Helen Wang and Eric A. Pasman
Nutrients 2023, 15(15), 3350; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu15153350 - 28 Jul 2023
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As the obesity pandemic worsens, cases of pediatric nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and complications of this disease, such as progressive liver failure, in young adults will continue to rise. Lifestyle changes in the form of dietary modifications and exercise are currently first-line [...] Read more.
As the obesity pandemic worsens, cases of pediatric nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and complications of this disease, such as progressive liver failure, in young adults will continue to rise. Lifestyle changes in the form of dietary modifications and exercise are currently first-line treatments. Large pediatric-specific randomized controlled trials to support specific interventions are currently lacking. A variety of dietary modifications in children with NAFLD have been suggested and studied with mixed results, including low-sugar and high-protein diets, the Mediterranean diet, and the Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension (DASH). The roles of dietary supplements such as Vitamin E, polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), ginger, and probiotics have also been investigated. A further understanding of specific dietary interventions and supplements is needed to provide both generalizable and sustainable dietary recommendations to reverse the progression of NAFLD in the pediatric population. Full article
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