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Early Gut Microbiome: Influence of Diet from early childhood to Toddlerhood
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Case Description
The development of gut microbiota in early life is influenced significantly by early infancy feeding practices, including breast milk, formula milk, and the introduction of solid foods. Standard diets such as the Mediterranean, Japanese, Nordic, and Atlantic diets shape the gut microbiota in...
Case Summary
- The gut microbiome is a critical microbial organ, hosting a vast ecosystem with the highest microbial density in the colon. Its development begins in utero and rapidly changes after birth, influenced by various factors including dietary changes. Maintaining a healthy gut microbiota is essential for a child's optimal growth and development, as it supports gut permeability, nutrient absorption, and prevents pathogenic colonization.
Speaker Profile
Dr. Subhash Rao
Senior Consultant Pediatrician, Fortis Hiranandani Hospital, MumbaiDr Subhash Rao is a Senior Consultant pediatrician in Fortis Hiranandani Hospital, Vashi & Kokilaben D. Ambani Hospital, Navi Mumbai and Director of Child Care Clinic ,Vashi, Navi mumbai. He has an experience of 30 years in this field. He completed his MBBS from Grant Medical College and Sir JJ Hospital, Mumbai in 1990, diploma in child health (DCH) from Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College, Sion, Mumbai in 1992 and DNB in paediatrics from Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College, Sion, Mumbai in 1993. His areas of interest include pediatric nutrition, pediatric infectious diseases, pediatric asthma, and vaccinology. He has been a speaker at various academic conclaves and national conferences.
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