Nutritional Care for Children with Feeding Difficulties and Disabilities: A Scoping Review (December 2022)
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This document is a poster presentation titled Nutritional Care for Children with Feeding Difficulties and Disabilities: a Scoping Review prepared for the 22nd IUNS-ICN International Congress of Nutrition in Tokyo, Japan, December 6-11, 2022.
USAID, USAID ADVANCING NUTRITION, Catherine Kirk, Alyssa Klein, Malia Uyehara, Madina Olomi, and Andrew Cunningham · 2022

Abstract
The poster reviews the current state of nutritional care for children with feeding difficulties and disabilities, highlighting the gaps in policies, programs, and services that address their specific needs. It presents the findings of a scoping review, including the lack of inclusive policies, inadequate funding, and limited availability of assistive products and specialized workforce. The poster concludes with a call to action, emphasizing the need to build the evidence base, strengthen systems, provide direct support to families, and raise awareness to improve nutritional care for children with feeding difficulties and disabilities.
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USAID Advancing Nutrition