Nutrition, Growth, and Development

Creator(s)

Vimal Chadha, Chlldren's Mercy HospitalFollow
Bethany J. Foster
Robert H. Mak
Bradley A. Warady, Children's Mercy HospitalFollow

Document Type

Book Chapter

Publication Date

2022

Identifier

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-52719-8_128

Abstract

Normal growth and development are central goals in the management of children with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Nutritional adequacy plays an influential role in the achievement of these goals. This chapter will review the growth patterns observed in children with CKD as well as the causes of growth impairment and the signs and causes of protein energy wasting (PEW) in pediatric CKD. The methods for assessing growth and nutritional status, along with the limitations of these measures in CKD, will also be reviewed. Management strategies to optimize growth and nutrition among children with CKD, including the use of recombinant growth hormone, will be outlined. Finally, the chapter will conclude with information pertaining to the neurodevelopment of the child with CKD.

Journal Title

Pediatric Nephrology

Volume

Eighth Edition

First Page

1717

Last Page

1749

Recommended Citation

Chadha, V., Foster, B.J., Mak, R.H., Warady, B.A. (2022). Nutrition, Growth, and Development. In: Emma, F., Goldstein, S.L., Bagga, A., Bates, C.M., Shroff, R. (eds) Pediatric Nephrology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-52719-8_128