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Childhood Obesity The Thin Opportunity
"Obesity is a heterogeneous disorder with multifactorial causes Obesity is a public health problem and a risk factor for several chronic diseases Global epidemic ,Not driven by changing gene pool, Sedentary lifestyle, Too much in , Too little out ,More than 1 in 4 preschoolers are overweight or obese. Understanding the role of environmental factors to develop obesity may help in control & prevention? Healthy eating combined with increased physical activity is the answer Early intervention in infant diet may help to prevent obesity No miracle “cures”, No “revolutionary” diets, No pills & No magic "
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Macromicronutrients and Development
"Micronutrient deficiencies are common throughout the world not just in developing countries.Diet is an important modifiable factor.Children who are not adequately nourished are at risk for failing to reach their developmental potential in cognitive, motor, and socio-emotional abilities. Major risk factors for micronutrient deficiency diseases around the world include poor dietary intake, infection, disease and sanitation.The 4 major MDDs are iron (folate), iodine, vitamin A, and zinc.Treatment for MDD include dietary diversification, supplementation, and food fortification"
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The Right Milk Low Protien Insights
"A high growth rate in infancy is one of the factors contributing to an increased risk of overweight and obesity .It was shown that the age from 0 to 6 months is a vulnerable period for programming of future metabolism of the offspring At this period, consumption of nutrient- and energy-dense food can enhance the risk of metabolic disorders in the future.lowering protein and energy from the historical standards leads to growth outcomes similar to those of breastfed infant."
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Prebiotic and Gut Health
"Most studies indicate that, when taken in sufficient amounts, prebiotics: soften stools, increase stool frequency (without episodes of diarrhea), increase the ratio of bifidobacteria to total fecal bacteria. In infants receiving prebiotic-supplemented formula, water balance remains normal and, in most studies, the infants continue to grow appropriately."
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