Pediatr. praxi. 2026;27(3):159-168 | DOI: 10.36290/ped.2026.025

The most frequently indicated diets in pediatrics

MUDr. Jiří Kopeček, MUDr. Peter Szitányi, Ph.D.
Dětské oddělení Fakultní nemocnice Bulovka, Praha

Children, as adults, have conditions for which dietary adjustments are required as part of their treatment. Diets must be managed with sensitivity to the balance between therapeutic effect and higher energy intake requirements and sufficient provision of nutrients within a developing organism. This review article discusses the most common diets encountered in pediatrics, their characteristics, and their most common risks. Article is focused on diets in chronical diseases.

Keywords: diet, development, pediatrics, malnutrition, allergy, intolerancy.

Accepted: June 22, 2026; Published: July 1, 2026  Show citation

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