Avaliação do nível sérico de vitaminas B12 e D em crianças com paralisia cerebral atendidas no ambulatório de um centro terciário de saúde (resultados preliminares)

Abstract

Children with cerebral palsy are more likely to have altered micronutrient levels, such as vitamins D and B12, mainly due to reduced sun exposure and diet. Given this scenario, this study aims to evaluate serum levels of vitamins B12 and D in pediatric patients diagnosed with CP followed up at the specialized outpatient clinic of the University Hospital of the Federal University of Uberlândia. This is a cross-sectional, observational study in which clinical and epidemiological data obtained from medical records and standardized interviews with caregivers will be analyzed. Factors such as daily sun exposure time, feeding route (oral or enteral), type of diet (industrialized, homemade, or mixed), use of vitamin supplements, and anticonvulsants will be considered. The study seeks to identify possible associations between altered vitamin D and B12 levels and clinical and environmental variables, contributing to the understanding of nutritional status and the proposal of specific intervention strategies for the comprehensive health of this vulnerable population.