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According to the European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism (ESPEN), up to 10-20% of cancer patients die as a result of malnutrition before dying from the tumor itself1. Improving nutritional status is a supportive therapy to help patients cope with prolonged treatment. Current status of cancer and nutrition According to the GLOBOCAN 2020 report […]
Height is determined by both genetic factors and external environmental factors, in which nutrition is the most important external factor affecting a child’s linear growth1. Human body cells have a sophisticated sensor system, which means that only when there are enough nutrients for the body, the growth processes can occur. In other words, nutrients are […]
Genetic factors only determine 60 – 70% of a child’s adult height while the rest is determined by nutrition, exercise and daily sleep. According to the results of the 2019 – 2020 National Nutrition Investigation, the average height of Vietnamese young adults has had a remarkable change. The average height of women reached 156.2 cm […]
The intestinal microflora is of particular importance to the human body, helping to support digestion, regulate immunity, protect the intestinal mucosa, etc. But without proper and sufficient care to balance the intestinal microflora, this will be the main cause of dangerous diseases such as diarrhea, stomach cancer,…1 Especially for young children, balancing the intestinal microflora […]
The immune system is a “shield” that protects the body against invading agents such as viruses, bacteria or parasites. A healthy immune system will repel the invasion of harmful agents, helping children avoid diseases and support a healthy development for children. The importance of immunity to human body The immune system is essential for life. […]
Long-term malnutrition in children leaves many unfortunate consequences for children’s health and constraints both physical and intellectual growth by age. Therefore, caregivers need to keep an eye on children’s linear growth and provide a rational, balanced diet to effectively prevent malnutrition. Overview of malnutrition According to the World Health Organization (WHO), malnutrition is a serious […]
Malnutrition due to protein and energy deficiency leaves many consequences for the children’s physical and mental health, even leading to death if malnutrition is not treated promptly. The treatment regimen below is recommended for children to get rid of malnutrition. Protein-energy malnutrition is a common medical condition in children caused by a serious deficiency of […]
