Nutritional Survey of Children and Adolescents with Myelomeningocele (MMC): Overweight Associated with Reduced Energy Intake

Abstract

Overweight is the most frequent nutritional disease in patients affected by MMC. Since in our experience on correlation with MID was found, we can speculate that childhood and adolescent obesity in patients with MMC occurs as a result of complex interactive factors, not strictly related to energy intake and MID. Nutritional surveillance and specific treatment programs for overweight MMC patients are essential to enhance their quality of life.