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Early Gut Microbiome: Influence of Diet from early childhood to Toddlerhood
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 children, while special diets tailored for conditions like cow milk allergy, FGIDs, and inborn errors of metabolism have unique impacts on gut health. Dietary diversity plays a crucial role in determining the composition and function of the gut microbiome, with strategies aimed at promoting a healthy gut microbiome through tailored dietary interventions showing promise. Case studies and clinical evidence highlight the effectiveness of these dietary interventions in enhancing gut health, pointing to future directions in research and application for optimizing gut microbiota through diet.
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Dr. Subhash Rao
Senior Consultant Pediatrician, Fortis Hiranandani Hospital, Mumbai
Dr 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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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 children, while special diets tailored for conditions like cow milk allergy, FGIDs, and inborn errors of metabolism have unique impacts on gut health. Dietary diversity plays a crucial role in determining the composition and function of the gut microbiome, with strategies aimed at promoting a healthy gut microbiome through tailored dietary interventions showing promise. Case studies and clinical evidence highlight the effectiveness of these dietary interventions in enhancing gut health, pointing to future directions in research and application for optimizing gut microbiota through diet.