Specific Nutrition for Children

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Poor digestion is a common condition, especially in infants and children under 5 years old. Poor digestion may cause several uncomfortable symptoms for children, affecting their health, growth and development. 1.  What is poor digestion Digestion is the process of breaking down food molecules into easily absorbed nutrients, which nourish cells and sustain the body’s […]

The digestive system is where food is converted into nutrients, thereby providing energy for the body, to grow and heal damaged cells. A healthy digestive system is the basic premise for best development of children, ensuring that children eat well, absorb nutrients well, and at the same time support them to increase their resistance, stay […]

Parents always face countless worries, especially issues related to their children’s health. Enteritis – a common condition in children, is also one of the “nightmares” that makes parents extremely confused and worried.  Not only causing uncomfortable symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain… affecting children’s daily activities, enteritis also has many potential risks of harming […]

The digestive system plays an extremely important role in the health and development of children. However, the immature digestive system of children is very vulnerable to many factors, including a nutritionally deficient diet, changes in the living environment and harmful bacteria… Adequate micronutrient supplementation is necessary to support the effective function of the digestive system, […]

Poor appetite is a common problem in children. According to statistics from the National Institute of Nutrition, the rate of poor appetite in children in Vietnam is 45.9-57.7 %. This prolonged condition will lead to nutritional deficiencies, affecting the health of children, not only that, it also hinders the height development process, making children shorter […]

Height is not only a measure of appearance, but also plays an extremely important role in the comprehensive development of children, affecting both physical and mental health. Therefore, monitoring and evaluating children’s height regularly and accurately is of great significance. Parents are required to equip themselves with adequate knowledge to monitor their children’s height development […]

The digestive system plays a fundamental role in the comprehensive development of children, directly affecting the ability to absorb nutrients, strengthen the immune system and facilitate the physical and mental development of children. Like a smart “factory”, a healthy digestive system converts food into abundant energy, providing raw materials for the process of building and […]

Digestive disorders are a common disease in children, affecting the child’s digestive system, causing symptoms such as diarrhea, constipation, vomiting, bloating, abdominal pain, etc. According to statistics from the World Health Organization (WHO), every year there are about 1.7 billion children with diarrhea worldwide. This is not only an annoying problem leaving an impact on […]

Until now, people have always attached great importance to height. It is not only an external expression but also a measure of health and development. Human height is determined by many  factors, including genetics, nutrition, environment and lifestyle. However, scientists have confirmed that there is a golden period in height development, which is the period […]

Anorexia is a common problem in children, causing a lot of worry for parents. This condition not only affects a child’s physical development but can also impact their psychology and overall health. Anorexia can occur at any age, but is most common in children between 1 and 6 years old. 1. What is called anorexia? […]

According to statistics from scientific studies, about 50-60% of parents have difficulty feeding their children, if this condition persists, it is likely that the child has anorexia. The problem of anorexia in children is quite common today, but if detected early, it can be completely overcome and does not affect the child’s health. On the […]

Besides focusing on weight gain and height development, how to develop children’s brain is also an aspect of concern for all parents. The first 1000 days of life are the golden period to stimulate brain development in children. Mothers need to prepare their children with the strongest foundation right from the first years of their […]

A child’s passive immune system is established through the transfer of antibodies from the mother during the last three months of pregnancy and the first six months of breastfeeding. However, as the child grows, this passive immunity  system declines, and from 6 months onwards, children need to develop their own active immunity. 1. What is […]

Children with poor digestion, constant illness, non-standard weight are the worries of many families with children of nutrient malabsorption syndrome. Without prompt intervention the child may suffer from severe malnutrition, affecting his/her resistance and stature in the future. What is malabsorption in children? Malabsorption is a decrease in the ability to absorb nutrients when consuming […]

Stunting is a condition of impaired growth and development that children experience due to poor nutrition, repeated infections, and inadequate psychosocial development. Stunting is measured by comparing the height-for-age of children with the WHO Child Growth Standards, and children who fall below -2SD are considered stunted. Child stunting is the most common form of malnutrition […]

Nutritional care for young children is a fundamental factor to ensure comprehensive development and growth in children. Children’s nutrition follows the same basic principles as adult nutrition: eating a variety of foods that provide nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, proteins and fats. However, children also need specific nutrients for their different stages of development, […]

Introduction This article describes the events in the formation of the human immune system and the development of the innate as well as the adaptive arm of immunity. The steps during foetal, neonatal and early childhood are described in detail. The consequences for immunity to key infections are discussed. As knowledge in this field is […]

Introduction There is significant evidence suggesting that milk evolved to provide the newborn with defense against infections. From an evolutionary perspective, the provision of nutrients to the suckling infant by milk was a secondary function. The immune supporting system contained within milk has a complicated architecture but the components can be assigned as a part […]

Introduction It has been pointed out in previous articles in this series that infants are not completely dependent on receiving immune support from mother’s milk in the form of antibodies, the star players of the adaptive immune system (Article 1). Milk also contains multiple components of the innate immune system (Article 1 – Table 1). […]

Introduction Milk really is a veritable treasure trove of components that provide support to the immune system. An overview of some aspects of the immune modulating activity of milk constituents is provided in this series of articles by COE member Dr. David Clark. Attention is drawn to any recently published findings on the effectiveness of […]

Introduction In Part 1 of this series of articles on the immune supportive and enhancing properties of milk and milk components (see ADPI E-Update, December 17, 2021), we provided readers with (i) an introduction to the architecture of the human immune system, a complex array of innate and adaptive elements (see Part 1, Figure 1) […]

Introduction During this challenging time, when we seem to lurch from one surge in COVID-19 infections to another, many people are turning towards the dietary or herbal supplement shelves of supermarkets and pharmacies for an extra something to boost their immune system. Of course, vitamins and minerals have a role to play but in some […]

Constipation in children is a common health problem affecting 0.7% to 29.6% of children worldwide. Constipation is not simply a symptom of a digestive disorder, but it also has many consequences that affect a child’s nutrition and stature. Detecting and promptly treating constipation is an important condition to prevent malnutrition in young children. The association […]

Recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Ministry of Health for use in malnourished children, F100 formula helps children improve weight, height, increase resistance, pushing away the fear of malnutrition and stunting in children. Overview of F100 formula The invention of the F100 formula applied in the treatment of malnutrition is one of […]

The microbiome consists mostly of living microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses and fungi, and is found throughout your body. However, most of these microorganisms, particularly bacteria, reside in your intestines, referred to as your gut microbiome. This microbiome plays an important role in many bodily functions, ranging from stimulating the immune system to nutrient absorption. […]

According to statistics from the Vietnam National Institute of Nutrition, among children examined at the Institue, the proportion of those who are diagnosed with anorexia disorder is 37%, while the rate in the US is 25 – 45%. There are different causes leading to Anorexia, and if not intervened promptly, long-term anorexia will cause children […]

The period from 1 to 5 years old is the “golden age” that determines a child’s future stature, however this is also the time when children face many health and nutritional problems, especially anorexia. An appropriate nutritional content allows children to overcome the problem of anorexia and continue their growth momentum. The importance of nutrition […]

Children are extremely sensitive to pathogens due to their immature immune systems. To fill the “immune gap” during this period, children need to be supplemented with immune nutrients from breast milk or food sources rich in antibodies such as 24-hour colostrum. What is the immune system? Simply put, the human immune system is a defense […]

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 […]