Adequate nutrition during childhood is critical for physical and cognitive growth and development. In the first years of life, nutrition directly influences long-term health, school performance, and quality of life. Newborns and children with deficiencies can face a range of nutritional challenges, including:• Medical Conditions: Congenital diseases, genetic syndromes, and neurological conditions can affect the ability to eat, nutrient absorption, and dietary needs.• Eating Difficulties: Many children have difficulty chewing or swallowing, aversions to certain foods, or restricted food preferences, which can lead to nutritional deficiencies.• Increased Nutritional Needs: Some conditions require an increase in caloric needs or specific nutrients, such as proteins, vitamins, and minerals.This topic is extremely important, as adequate nutrition is fundamental to the development and long-term health of neonates and children with special needs.The purpose of this Research Topic is to bring together studies and reviews that address best practices, challenges, and innovations in clinical nutrition for newborns and children with disabilities. We want to explore nutritional interventions, assessment of nutritional status, and the implications of different diets and supplements.We invite contributions from observational studies and clinical trials that cover, but are not limited to:• Nutritional assessment and management in newborns and children with disabilities.• Effects of nutrition on long-term health and cognitive development.• Protocols and guidelines for clinical nutrition.• Dietary interventions in different clinical conditions.• Impact of technology on assistance.• Research on supplementation and specific formulations.
Adequate nutrition during childhood is critical for physical and cognitive growth and development. In the first years of life, nutrition directly influences long-term health, school performance, and quality of life. Newborns and children with deficiencies can face a range of nutritional challenges, including:• Medical Conditions: Congenital diseases, genetic syndromes, and neurological conditions can affect the ability to eat, nutrient absorption, and dietary needs.• Eating Difficulties: Many children have difficulty chewing or swallowing, aversions to certain foods, or restricted food preferences, which can lead to nutritional deficiencies.• Increased Nutritional Needs: Some conditions require an increase in caloric needs or specific nutrients, such as proteins, vitamins, and minerals.This topic is extremely important, as adequate nutrition is fundamental to the development and long-term health of neonates and children with special needs.The purpose of this Research Topic is to bring together studies and reviews that address best practices, challenges, and innovations in clinical nutrition for newborns and children with disabilities. We want to explore nutritional interventions, assessment of nutritional status, and the implications of different diets and supplements.We invite contributions from observational studies and clinical trials that cover, but are not limited to:• Nutritional assessment and management in newborns and children with disabilities.• Effects of nutrition on long-term health and cognitive development.• Protocols and guidelines for clinical nutrition.• Dietary interventions in different clinical conditions.• Impact of technology on assistance.• Research on supplementation and specific formulations.