Nutritional status in patients with protein metabolism disorders. Case-control study.

Introduction: Patients with protein metabolism disorders (PMDs) require a diet with strict protein control that can affect their growth and development. The aim of the study was to assess nutritional status and growth in patients with PMDs undergoing dietary treatment.

Patients And Methods: Prospective observational case-control study in 63 patients with PMDs and 63 healthy controls matched for age and sex.