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R A Lama More

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PubMed2006

[Childhood obesity. Recommendations of the Nutrition Committee of the Spanish Association of Pediatrics. Part I. Prevention. Early detection. Role of the pediatrician].

Obesity is a pathologic entity characterized by an increase in fat body mass and is a global public health problem. In Spain, between 1984 (the Paidos study) and 2000 (the enKid study), the prevalence of childhood overweight and obesity increased and significant differences were found among the autonomous communities. Consequently prophylactic measures were implemented throughout the country and in 2005 the Ministry of Health developed the NAOS strategy (strategy for nutrition, physical activity and obesity prevention). Within the medical area of this intervention, primary care pediatricians acquire a key role. Aware of this, the Spanish Association of Pediatrics, through the Nutrition Committee, aims to provide information on the current situation concerning the etiopathogenesis and early identification of at-risk populations. The epidemiology and risk periods in the pediatric age group are reviewed and recommendations on healthy lifestyle are provided, bearing in mind diet and physical activity throughout childhood, with the aim of preventing overweight and obesity.

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PubMed1998

[Effect of nucleotides as dietary supplement on diarrhea in healthy infants].

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of nucleotide supplements on the incidence, duration and severity of diarrhea in healthy infants. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A total of 3,243 cases were studied. This was an observational cohort study with a 1:1 ratio between infants receiving a nucleotide supplemented/unsupplemented diet. From the start of the study until the infant reached 6 months of age, the infant's mother recorded the duration and severity of each episode of diarrhea. The infant's height and weight were measured at the beginning and at the end of the follow-up period and the nutritional index (NI) was calculated [NI = (actual weight/actual height)/(ideal weight/ideal height)/100]. Data collection was performed during the months of June through December 1996 at 340 pediatric clinics distributed throughout Spain. RESULTS: The study groups were found to be homogeneous and there were no significant differences in age, gender, duration of follow-up, referring pediatric offices, number of siblings, usual residence, habitat or nursery attendance. The incidence of diarrhea was significantly lower (p < 0.001) in the nucleotide supplemented group (11.1%) versus the unsupplemented group (17.4%). Similarly, both the maximum duration of diarrhea (p < 0.05) and the severity of episodes of diarrhea (p < 0.001) were significantly lower in the nucleotide supplemented group. No significant differences were found between the initial and final nutritional indexes within a group nor when comparing the two groups. CONCLUSIONS: Nucleotide supplemented starter formulas reduce the incidence, duration and severity of diarrhea in healthy infants, but weight and height were not affected.

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[Nitrogen balance in adolescent patients with chronic renal insufficiency].

UNLABELLED: Protein restriction in patients with chronic renal failure may be potentially beneficial, however the dangers in growing children of such restrictions must be considered. We analyzed the nitrogen balance in 60 chronic renal failure children (47 male y 13 female) Group A: 36 preadolescents. GFR was 54.5 +/- 25.6 ml/min/1.73 m2. Group B: 24 adolescents. GFR 52.7 +/- 25.4 ml/min/1.73 m2. RESULTS: 55% of patients had a negative balance. 72% preadolescents and 17% of adolescents had positive nitrogen balance A good correlation was found between the range of energy and protein intake and nitrogen balance. CONCLUSIONS: 1. A good correlation was found between nitrogen balance and the range of energy and protein intake but no correlation with the renal function degree. 2. Adolescents had nitrogen balance negative. 3. It is necessary turn-over protein studies in this patients to know the requirements in children with chronic renal failure.

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