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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...

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hrp0097p1-124 | Growth and Syndromes | ESPE2023

Caloric intake of 6 months-12 years old children with Prader Willi Syndrome under growth hormone treatment at a reference center.

Corripio Raquel , Couto Yolanda , Sánchez-Garvín Dunia , Pérez-Sánchez Jacobo , Garcia-Tirado Diana

Introduction: Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) is the most frequent cause of genetic obesity. It has been described that these patients require a reduction in caloric intake of 20- 40% compared to general population. Since 2000, with the approval of growth hormone (GH), the evolution of obesity has changed and it seems that caloric requirements could be different.Methodology: Observational, descriptive, cross-sectional and re...

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

Caloric intake of 6 months-12 years old children with Prader Willi Syndrome under growth hormone treatment at a reference center.

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