Question
At one year old, the child was found unable to stand or walk normally like other children, had difficulty opening their palms, did not interact with others, and had difficulty eating. After hospital examination, it was diagnosed as cerebral palsy. The doctor suggested that in addition to regular treatment, attention should also be paid to diet. How should children with cerebral palsy arrange their diet?
Answer
One: Meals should be taken at regular intervals, usually three times a day for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. If possible, additional snack times can be set up in the morning and afternoon. Regular meal times help increase appetite. Two: More vegetables and fruits should be consumed while reducing the intake of fatty meats. Vegetables and fruits are rich in vitamins and fiber, which help maintain bowel regularity. If the child dislikes vegetables, they can be chopped up and made into vegetable meat buns, vegetable meat dumplings, mashed vegetables, or vegetable soup to cultivate the child’s habit of eating vegetables. Three: Staple foods should primarily consist of carbohydrates such as rice, noodles, steamed buns, congee, and flour, avoiding excessive intake of miscellaneous foods.