Perspective of Indonesian Pediatricians on the Role of PrebioticSupplemented Formula towards Immunity, Growth and Development in Preterm Infants: A Preliminary Data
| Autor: | Charisma Dilantika, Ray Wagiu Basrowi, Nova Lidia Sitorus |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
| Předmět: |
biology
business.industry Nutrition. Foods and food supply Preterm Infants Immunity Gastrointestinal system Gut flora Micronutrient biology.organism_classification digestive system language.human_language Indonesian preterm infants immunity growth and development formula prebiotics Prebiotics Nutrient absorption Environmental health language Formula Medicine Pharmacology (medical) TX341-641 Gut dysbiosis Growth and Development business |
| Zdroj: | Amerta Nutrition; Vol. 5 No. 1SP (2021): AMERTA NUTRITION SUPPLEMENTARY EDITION; 34-42 Amerta Nutrition, Vol 5, Iss 1SP, Pp 34-42 (2021) |
| ISSN: | 2580-1163 2580-9776 |
| Popis: | Background: Immature immune system in preterm infants is associated with gut dysbiosis and poses significant health risks to their growth and development. Current guidelines for managing preterm infants focuses solely on macro- and micronutrients, whereas preterm infants’ gastrointestinal system requires optimalization to support nutrient absorption. Studies on the positive impacts of prebiotics as supplements have been conducted, but has not been implemented in Indonesia. Indonesian pediatricians’ perspective on these findings needs to be assessed. Objectives: To describe the perspectives of Indonesian pediatricians on the role of gut microbiota balance in supporting immunity, growth, and development of preterm infants, and the role of breastmilk and prebiotic-supplemented formula in optimizing gut microbiota balance. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 114 Indonesian pediatricians using a previously-validated and previously-used questionnaire on the role of gut microbiota balance on preterm infants, as well as the role of breastmilk and prebiotic-supplemented formula in optimizing gut microbiota balance. Results: Most respondents agreed that gut microbiota balance supports immunity, growth, and development of preterm infants. Respondents also agreed that breastmilk contains nutrients that support gut microbiota balance and when breastmilk becomes unavailable, prebiotic-supplemented formula can be given as substitute. Conclusions: Indonesian pediatricians considered gut microbiota balance to be important for immunity, growth, and development of preterm infants, and breastmilk to be the most ideal source of nutrition for preterm infants in optimizing gut microbiota balance. When breastmilk is unavailable, prebiotic-supplemented formula can be considered as an alternative. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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