Patient's question:
My sister-in-law had a difficult delivery this year and gave birth to my eldest nephew. The baby weighed only a little over five pounds at birth and has had poor health since childhood. The doctor also determined that due to the difficult delivery, the child might develop cerebral palsy. What should be paid attention to in the daily diet?Doctor's answer:
The dietary characteristics of children with cerebral palsy are mainly as follows: They lose potassium, sodium, chloride, and calcium daily and are prone to a deficiency in vitamin A. Vitamin D deficiency is also common. Therefore, the diet should pay attention to the following points:1. The dietary characteristics should have four features: "unfavorable," "favorable," "fresh," and "soft."
2. Eat small meals frequently, drink 1-2 glasses of light salt water daily to replenish water and electrolytes.
3. The development of brain cells in infants with cerebral palsy depends on proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals.
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