Malnutrition, which encompasses under-and overnutrition, is responsible for an enormous
morbidity and mortality burden globally. Malnutrition results from disordered nutrient …

Linear growth failure is the most common form of undernutrition globally. With an estimated
165 million children below 5 years of age affected, stunting has been identified as a major …

Malnutrition continues to threaten the lives of millions across the world, with children being
hardest hit. Although inadequate access to food and infectious disease are the primary …

As further trials are planned, key gaps in knowledge can be filled by applying new tools to re-
examine old questions relating to immune competence during and after infection events and …

The global impact of childhood malnutrition is staggering. The synergism between
malnutrition and infection contributes substantially to childhood morbidity and mortality …

INTRODUCTION As we come to appreciate how our microbial communities (microbiota)
assemble following birth, there is an opportunity to determine how this facet of our …

In 2017, an estimated 1 in every 4 (23%) children aged< 5 years were stunted worldwide.
With slow progress in stunting reduction in many regions and the realization that a large …

Effective gastrointestinal functionality is crucial in determining animal health, welfare and
performance. A new definition of gastrointestinal functionality has been recently presented …

Dr Owino drafted the initial manuscript, wrote the conclusion, formatted the manuscript to
conform to Pediatrics style, and reviewed and revised the manuscript; Dr Ahmed wrote the …

The bacterial component of the human gut microbiota undergoes a definable program of
postnatal development. Evidence is accumulating that this program is disrupted in children …