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ea0051p023 | Miscellaneous/other | BSPED2017

Exploring the growth and nutritional status in children with Prader-Willi syndrome

Martin Ruth , Meade Christina , Mc Crann Ann , Roche Edna

Background: Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a rare complex genetic disease. Nutritional needs vary depending on life stage, ranging from growth faltering in infancy to obesity from late childhood. Dietetic care is a main pillar of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) approach for PWS management. National Children Hospital (NCH) is the main national centre for PWS in Ireland, with 47 children attending. We sought to explore growth and nutritional status in children with PWS.<p c...