Question
How should cerebral palsy patients be managed with a proper diet?
Answer
The diet should be high in calories, high in protein, high in fat, and high in fiber, with a balanced intake of various vitamins and trace elements. It is also important to digest calcium along with vitamins A and D to prevent bone loss and fragility. The growth and development of brain cells in infants and young children with cerebral palsy depend on proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals. Eat small meals frequently, drink 1-2 glasses of plain saltwater daily to aid digestion of water and electrolytes.