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Nutrition Boosts Cognitive Health in Children with Cerebral Palsy

10/6/2025

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Nutrition can boost cognitive health and motor function in children with Cerebral Palsy (CP), says Dr. Sujith Kumar N of Apollo Hospitals.
Omega-3s, iron, zinc, and B vitamins support brain development.
Deficiencies may impair cognition.
The ketogenic diet can reduce seizures in drug-resistant epilepsy, but requires medical supervision.
Many children with CP face feeding challenges and need professional nutritional guidance.

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Nutrition can boost cognitive health and motor function in children with Cerebral Palsy (CP), says Dr. Sujith Kumar N of Apollo Hospitals.
Omega-3s, iron, zinc, and B vitamins support brain development.
Deficiencies may impair cognition.
The ketogenic diet can reduce seizures in drug-resistant epilepsy, but requires medical supervision.
Many children with CP face feeding challenges and need professional nutritional guidance.