... Abstract Children are not just small adults. A number of anatomical and physiological features are different in children than in adults and biology at a young age differs from that of later ages. This has important implications not only in health care for the clinical management of disorders...

... Abstract “Hidden Hunger” refers to micronutrient deficiencies that are not necessarily reflected in anthropometric measurements and thus remain hidden. It affects 2 billion people globally, and occurs among infants and young children on a “healthy diet,” as perceived by family members. Hidden...

... should be present. Seasonal fruits and vegetables should be encouraged. Healthy snacks should be promoted. Family meals should be promoted. Screen time during meals should be avoided. Introduction The nutritional requirements of toddlers and young children reflect this population’s...

... Acute malnutrition Pathophysiology Classification Management Community management Key Messages Healthcare workers should be able to confidently identify young children with acute malnutrition. Determining the correct level of care and appropriate nutritional support for each...

... Abstract Toddlers and young children need an adequate and diverse diet to provide all of the nutrients required for optimal growth and development. Unfortunately, inadequate intake of vitamins and minerals is still identified by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a major public health...

... Abstract The rapid rise in obesity in toddlers and young children (aged 0–5 years) is a major concern for public health globally. Understanding risk factors for obesity in the early years is therefore fundamental to help guide parents, educators, and health care professionals caring for young...

... are generally below recommended levels. These nutritional gaps have consequences on the health of young children in low-, middle-, and high-income countries. In low-income countries, a common consequence of suboptimal nutrition is stunting, a problem affecting 162 million children globally in 2012 (40...

..., a special emphasis is placed at this point. The network “Gesund ins Leben” (“Healthy Start – Young Family Network”) combines behavioral and condition-related prevention. It focuses on pregnant and young mothers and especially addresses those target groups that often accept preventive measures to a lesser...

... from nationally representative data from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, and Pakistan. Soc Sci Med 2017;187:144–154. 31. Prado EL, Yakes Jimenez E, Vosti S, et al: Path analyses of risk factors for linear growth faltering in four prospective cohorts of young children in Ghana, Malawi...

... to international guidelines for feeding infants and toddlers varies depending on the setting, access to information, quality of food, and cultural beliefs. Caregiver feeding style also plays an important role in what foods and drinks are offered and whether young children accept those foods. Feeding guidelines...

... Abstract The prevalence of restrictive diets, mainly vegetarian and vegan, is markedly on the increase in Europe and other Western countries. In young children and adolescents, not only weight and height but also neurocognitive and psychomotor development are all strongly influenced...

... glycemic control, fetal mutation status, and transplacental transfer of medication must all be taken into consideration. General recommendations for pregnancy affected by glucokinase-maturity-onset diabetes of the young (MODY) determine the need for maternal insulin treatment based on fetal mutation status...

... the 3rd year of life, most children enter a neophobic phase, during which the introduction of new foods becomes difficult [ 14 ]. However, habits of eating a variety of vegetables and foods acquired early in weaning appear to attenuate this neophobia [ 1 ]. A Spoon of Culture and Tradition Young...

... Abstract Dietary supplementation with bovine milk fat globule membrane (MFGM) concentrates has recently emerged as a possible means to improve the health of infants and young children. Formula-fed infants are of special interest since infant formulas traditionally have lower concentrations...

... Abstract Adolescence and young adulthood are times of multiple developmental changes, including physiological, social, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral transformations. The adolescent or young adult living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes must navigate the vicissitudes of these developmental...

... Abstract Background: High serum uric acid concentration (SUA >6 for women [W] or 7 mg/dL for men [M]) in adults is an independent risk factor for causing cardiovascular disease and chronic kidney disease (CKD); the risk of high SUA in young population is still being debated. Summary...

... of the mutation. Maturity-onset diabetes of the young (MODY) is the most frequent, representing 1-2% of all diabetes cases. MODY is dominantly inherited with early-onset nonautoimmune diabetes. At least 14 MODY genes have been identified so far, including key genes involved in developmental and/or functional...