SUN-745 "We Live in an Average Height World": Perspectives of People with Short Stature Skeletal Dysplasia on Nutrition, Weight and Physical Movement.

Abstract

Abstract Disclosure: N. Billich: None. J.K. Ledang: None. S. Raj: None. S.O. Fredwall: None. M. Tuohy: None. P. Ireland: None. R. Savarirayan: None. Background: Skeletal dysplasia comprise 700 heterogeneous conditions affecting skeletal growth and development. Challenges with infant feeding, nutrition, weight management and physical activity are reported, yet patient perspectives of these factors have not been investigated. Methods: Individual or small group (2-3 participants) interviews were used to explore infant feeding, nutrition, weight management and physical movement. Participants with a primary skeletal dysplasia or their parents were eligible to p..