Which task is included in the nutrition role for spina bifida care?

• A. Assist in management of obesity
• B. Monitor renal status and plan intermittent catheterization
• C. Plan for shunt replacement
• D. Evaluate spine alignment

Answer: (A)

In spina bifida care, what nutrition professionals focus on is helping patients reach and maintain a healthy weight, support growth, and prevent obesity-related complications that can worsen mobility, skin integrity, and overall health. Assisting in management of obesity fits this role because it involves planning balanced meals, appropriate portion sizes, and dietary patterns that promote a healthy weight. It also includes strategies to improve long-term eating habits, increase fiber and fluid to support bowel health, and tailor nutrition to activity level and growth needs.

The other tasks align with different specialties: monitoring renal status and planning intermittent catheterization falls under urology/nephrology, planning for shunt replacement is related to neurosurgery, and evaluating spine alignment is the domain of orthopedics.