Children with cerebral palsy are at increased risk of malnutrition due to motor impairment, feeding difficulties, and chronic health problems. Accurate assessment of nutritional status in this population can be challenging, particularly when standard anthropometric measurements are difficult to obtain.
This observational study aims to evaluate nutritional status in children with cerebral palsy using the mid-upper arm circumference Z-score (MUACZ) and to examine its relationship with functional severity levels. Anthropometric measurements and clinical data will be collected during routine outpatient visits. Nutritional status will be classified using predefined reference standards, and associations with motor and feeding function classifications will be analyzed.
The findings of this study are expected to contribute to a better understanding of practical approaches for nutritional assessment in children with cerebral palsy across different ages and functional levels.