Enteral nutrition for children is supplied through nasogastric or gastrostomy tubes. Diet not
only influences nutritional intake but also interacts with the composition and function of the …

The gastrointestinal microbiota plays a crucial role in the health and disease of the host
through its impact on nutrition. Gut microbial composition is related to different diets, but an …

Several lines of evidence suggest that the intestinal microbiota plays crucial roles in infant
development, and that it is highly influenced by extrinsic and intrinsic factors. Prebiotic …

Background Chronically ill children often require feeding via gastrostomy tubes (G‐tubes).
Commercial formula is most commonly used for enteral feeding; however, caregivers have …

The World Health Organization recommends exclusive breastfeeding on demand until at
least the sixth month of life. Breast milk or infant formula is the infant's primary food source …

Background Dietary intake sharply impacts the structure and function of the gut microbiota,
which is important for childhood health. However, little is known about the microbiota of …

To understand the formation of initial gut microbiota, three initial fecal samples were
collected from two groups of two breast milk-fed (BM1) and seven formula milk–fed (FM1) …

The development of the gut is controlled and modulated by different interacting mechanisms,
such as genetic endowment, intrinsic biological regulatory functions, environment influences …

Infant́s gut microbiota can be modulated by many factors, including mode of delivery,
feeding regime, maternal diet/weight and probiotic and prebiotic consumption. The gut …

Purpose Infant gut microbiota which plays an important role in long-term health is mainly
shaped by early life nutrition. However, the effect of nutrients on infants gut microbiota is less …