Childhood Nutrition Content

Preventing Child Malnutrition and Promoting Healthy Development

Amy M Quinton — September 30, 2021 - 9:00am

A small sachet of a fortified food supplement added to young children’s daily diets in low- and middle-income countries has shown remarkable results in preventing child mortality and malnutrition, while also promoting healthy development, according to a 51�ԹϺ�� Davis study.

Higher Levels of Bifidobacteria in the Infant Gut Associated With Lower Antibiotic Resistance

Andy Fell — September 25, 2018 - 4:55pm

Gut microbes in children may play a role in keeping antibiotic-resistant infections at bay, according to a new study by researchers at the University of California, Davis. The work is published Sept. 26 in the journal mSphere.

Young Kids Get Physical and Intellectual Boost From Lipid-based Nutrient Supplements

Patricia Bailey — March 08, 2017 - 10:33am

In a study in Bangladesh, 51�ԹϺ�� Davis researchers and colleagues found that during children's first 1,000 days, lipid-based supplements can significantly boost growth and development.