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Nutritional status of children with neurodevelopmental disorders: a cross-sectional study at a tertiary-level hospital in northern Bangladesh.

Rabeya KhatunMd Kaoser Bin SiddiqueMst Reshma KhatunMaskura BenzirMd Rafiqul IslamSohel AhmedOlav T Muurlink
Published in: BMC nutrition (2024)
While the results are cross-sectional, over half of children with NDDs were found to be malnourished, suggesting that children with NDD in Bangladesh are vulnerable to developing any form of malnutrition. Therefore, regular assessments and timely nutritional support may improve their situation.
Keyphrases
  • young adults
  • cross sectional
  • healthcare
  • emergency department
  • physical activity
  • risk factors