Mauricio Eberle Morales

Commercial complementary foods (CCFs) in South Africa are largely sweet and flavoured, with most products targeting infants from 6+ months. This raises concerns about early taste preferences and the need for stricter regulation and labelling of flavourings. ABSTRACT Research into the sugar content of commercial complementary foods (CCFs) for infants and young children (IYC) has

ABSTRACT Household food insecurity (HFI) remains a challenge globally and is recognized as a risk factor for poor child nutritional outcomes for infants and young children. However, few studies have evaluated the associations of HFI with the growth and development of preschool children. This study assessed the association of HFI with growth and development outcomes

Nutrients, Vol. 17, Pages 2248: Effects of Lactation Lactoferrin Deficiency on Intestinal Microbiota in Different Mice Models Nutrients doi: 10.3390/nu17132248 Authors: Wenli Wang Qin An Yunxia Zou Qingyong Meng Yali Zhang Background/Objectives: The establishment of early gut microbiota is crucial for host health. Lactoferrin (LF), which is present in breast milk, positively impacts gut microbiota

Nutrients, Vol. 17, Pages 2247: Were Our Grandmothers Right? Soup as Medicine—A Systematic Review of Preliminary Evidence for Managing Acute Respiratory Tract Infections Nutrients doi: 10.3390/nu17132247 Authors: Lucas Leach Kimble Cheyne Background/Objectives: Acute respiratory tract infections (ARTIs) are a significant global health burden, contributing to increased healthcare use, absenteeism, and economic strain. While clinical treatments

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