Diet and Activity in Cerebral Palsy

DIET, ACTIVITY AND MEDICAL CO-MORBIDITIES IN ADOLESCENTS and ADULTS WITH CEREBRAL PALSY: WHAT ARE THE EFFECTS ON THE METABOLIC PROFILE?

This study aims to fill a gap in the literature, identify relevant clinical measures, and provide insight into the independent modifiable risk factors of obesity in the CP population with the long-term goal of improving screening, management and prevention of obesity in this at-risk and underserved population.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Adolescent and adult subjects 16-89 years with a diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy

Exclusion Criteria:

• Concurrent severe neurologic or other medical diagnosis that is likely to be contributing to the subject's functional impairment, as determined by the study investigators. For example, associated spinal cord injury.
• Subjects with major limb amputations
• Pregnant or lactating females