Question

What should be considered in the daily diet of children with cerebral palsy?

Answer

Children with cerebral palsy should pay attention to the following aspects in their daily diet:

  1. Due to difficulties in chewing, swallowing, and dietary control, parents should teach their children to eat when they feel hungry and combine the eating process with play to enhance cooperation.
  2. Most children with cerebral palsy have poor nutritional status, so dietary management is crucial for these patients. It is recommended to provide high-calorie, high-protein, high-vitamin, and easily digestible foods.
  3. If the child is young, the mother should adopt a semi-recumbent posture during feeding, placing the child’s head on her arm, with the shoulders and back supported by her forearm. The child’s hands should be in front, maintaining a symmetrical body posture to maintain normal muscle tone, making the feeding process smoother.