EFFECTS OF PROBIOTICS ON CHILD GROWTH A 微生态制剂对儿童生长发育的影响.pptxVIP

EFFECTS OF PROBIOTICS ON CHILD GROWTH - A Systematic Review By: Onubi, Ojochenemi Joy MBBS, MSc International Health and Management Introduction Aim and Objectives Methods Results Conclusion and Recommendations References OUTLINE Optimal child growth is important for children reach their full cognitive and social potential Under-nutrition in children is manifested as underweight, stunting and wasting. In 2011, the WHO estimated that globally, 25% of under-five children are under-nourished 18% are under-weight while 28% are stunted. The majority of these children reside in Africa and Asia . INTRODUCTION CAUSES AND CONSEQUENCES OF UNDER-NUTRITION MDG 1: Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger – some improvement MDGs 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 In Guatemala and Zimbabwe, food supplementation during early childhood improved schooling in men and women height-for-age: 1?Z?score was associated with an 8% increase in income in Brazil and Guatemala as well as with an increase of 0·27 household assets in India UNDER-NUTRITION AND MDGs Probiotics are live micro-organisms which confer a health benefit on the host when they are consumed in adequate amounts. The dietary intake of probiotics may lead to improved growth in children and therefore help in reducing the prevalence and magnitude of under-nutrition. PROBIOTICS ↓ Diarrhoea ↑ absorption of nutrients ↑ Immunity Growth Hormone stimulation PROBIOTICS AND GROWTH GROWTH PROBIOTICS Aim: To systematically review the available evidence on the effects of probiotics on the growth of children. Objectives: i) To determine the effect of probiotics on the growth of healthy young children ii) To determine the effect of probiotics on the growth of undernourished children AIM AND OBJECTIVES Three electronic databases were searched using inclusion and exclusion criteria MEDLINE, EMBASE and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials Reference lists were also searched. Outcome measure was change in growth- weight, height/length