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May 18, 2026NeurosciencesOpen Access

Protein Intake in Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Narrative Review Highlighting the Implications of Protein Intake on Muscle Mass, Growth, and Overall Nutritional Status

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MSManar Waleed SimbawaRiyadh Armed Forces HospitalSASheikha Nasser AlQahtnaiRiyadh Armed Forces Hospital

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Implication

Narrative review uncovers links between protein intake, muscle mass, and growth in children with cerebral palsy, indicating the need for tailored nutrition plans.

Key Points

  • This review aims to analyze the impact of protein intake on muscle mass, growth, and nutritional status in children with cerebral palsy.
  • Comprehensive literature search for observational studies published between 2006 and 2025.
  • Grouping of findings into protein intake, nutritional status and body composition, and functional performance.
  • Examination of protein intake values and its association with various functional levels in cerebral palsy.
  • Protein intake values ranged from 0.66 to 4.1 g/kg/day, with higher intake in ambulatory or orally fed children.
  • Reduced muscle was observed in children with severe motor impairment, impacting their overall health.
  • Children with lower GMFCS levels showed better protein intake and improved anthropometric measures.

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Simbawa et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a0aaccf5ba8ef6d83b70330https://doi.org/10.17712/1658-3183.2788
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