Who is affected by cleft lip and cleft palate
The incidence of cleft lip with or without cleft palate varies by ethnic group and gender. Asians and Native Americans have the highest incidence and African Americans have the lowest.1Cleft lip occurs with or without cleft palate in about 1 out of 750 white births. And cleft palate alone occurs in about 1 out of 2,500 white births.1
Cleft lip is more common in males. And cleft palate is more common in females.
Your Child's Nutrition: The Power of Parents
Mom has plenty on her plate these days, including the high-ranking job as senior manager of her children's nutrition. In most families, "mom buys the food that's in the house. Mom puts food on the table. Mom has the pivotal role in what the kids eat," says Marilyn Tanner-Blasier, RD, LD, a spokeswoman for the American Dietetic Association. Dads influence their child's nutrition, too, and it's not just what's cooking in the kitchen. Both parents set the pattern for the family's lifestyle....
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