Role of nutrition in pediatric chronic liver disease

Nutr Clin Pract. 2011 Aug;26(4):401-8. doi: 10.1177/0884533611405535. Epub 2011 Apr 29.

Abstract

The liver plays a central role in energy and nutrient metabolism. Malnutrition is highly prevalent among patients with chronic liver disease and leads to increased morbidity and mortality rates. This review addresses the causes of malnutrition, methods used to assess nutrition status, and appropriate treatment strategies in pediatric patients with chronic liver disease.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Chronic Disease
  • Humans
  • Liver Diseases / complications*
  • Nutrition Assessment*
  • Protein-Energy Malnutrition / diagnosis
  • Protein-Energy Malnutrition / etiology
  • Protein-Energy Malnutrition / therapy*