Article

In recent years nutrition assessment and management in amyotrophic lateral
sclerosis (ALS) have drawn increased attention. Frequent evaluation of nutrition
status is warranted in ALS, given the common occurrence of dysphagia and
hypermetabolism and varying disease progression rates. Nutrition management
includes dietary and swallow strategies, possible gastrostomy tube placement, and
recommendations for vitamin and mineral supplementation. Strategies to assess and
optimize nutrition status and prolong survival in ALS patients are reviewed with
recommendations based on current research.
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