Paediatric patients represent a particularly vulnerable group with specific nutritional requirements, but feeding difficulties are unfortunately a common occurrence. Up to 75% of critically ill children and 90% of chronically ill children may be malnourished or have suboptimal nutrition, which in turn can lead to impaired growth and development. There is increasing evidence to show that inadequate nutrition can prolong the length of hospital stay and worsen overall clinical outcome in various paediatric patient groups1,2.
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