hrp0092p1-382 | Growth and Syndromes (to include Turner Syndrome) (2) | ESPE2019

Nutritional Requirements in Prader Willi Syndrome Children Treated with Growth Hormone Under Two Years of Age

Corripio Raquel , Franch Noemi , Couto Yolanda , Pérez Jacobo , Gabau Elisabeth , Capdevila Nuria , Rivera Josefa

Background: Prader Willi Syndrome (PWS) patients under treatment with growth hormone (GH) have a better body composition and cognitive performance than untreated patients. The 2013 guideline recommended to start this treatment as soon as possible, for that reason 14 toddlers have been included in our center. Classically a 25% decrease in the caloric intake of PWS patients has been recommended to avoid obesity. However, from clinical practice observation, w...