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Review
. 2015 Aug;30(4):511-21.
doi: 10.1177/0884533615586202. Epub 2015 May 14.

Nutrition Considerations in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Jillian Davis  1 , Emily Samuels  1 , Lucille Mullins  2
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Nutrition Considerations in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Jillian Davis et al. Nutr Clin Pract. 2015 Aug.

Abstract

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a serious degenerative muscular disease affecting males. Diagnosis usually occurs in childhood and is confirmed through genetic testing and/or muscle biopsy. Accompanying the disease are several nutrition-related concerns: growth, body composition, energy and protein requirements, constipation, swallowing difficulties, bone health, and complementary medicine. This review article addresses the nutrition aspects of DMD.

Keywords: Duchenne muscular dystrophy; muscular dystrophies; nutrition assessment; nutrition therapy; nutritional support.

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