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  • Title: Role of nutrition in pediatric chronic liver disease.
    Author: Sultan MI, Leon CD, Biank VF.
    Journal: Nutr Clin Pract; 2011 Aug; 26(4):401-8. PubMed ID: 21531738.
    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.
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