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  • The use of probiotics in the preschool period [Elektronski vir]
    Fajković, Emina ; Bizjak, Mojca, 1968- ; Bezek, Katja
    Introduction: Gut microbiota is a complex community of microorganisms that inhabit the host%s intestine and are in a commensal partnership with it. In the first months of life the gut microbiota ... composition is influenced by many factors, such as mode of delivery, method of infant feeding, age and maternal health status, length of hospitalization and antibiotic use in the mother or child. The balance of the gut microbiota composition, which can be regulated by the consumption of probiotics, has a significant impact on the health of the individual. Methods: The aim was to research the frequency of probiotics use in the preschool period. The results were obtained with an anonymous questionnaire filled by parents of children aged up to 6 years. The questions were related to knowledge of probiotics and their effects on health and the frequency and quantity of consumption. Results: A total of 102 parents participated in the survey. In 86.3% probiotics are included in child%s diet of which 36.7% through foods, 28.4% through a combination of foods and supplements and 12.8% through supplements. Main source of probiotics in child%s diet is cheese (81.4%) and plain yoghurt (79.4%), consumed 1 to 2 times a week. The most common amount of cheese is 20 g (46.1%) and 2 dl (43.1%) of yogurt. Discussion and conclusion: The probiotics are consumed through foods or supplements already in the preschool period. Moreover, the favourable impact on children health has also been reported. Keywords: probiotics, gut microbiota, probiotics in the preschool period
    Source: Zdravje otrok in mladostnikov [Elektronski vir] = Health of children and adolescents : [proceedings] (Str. 37-44)
    Type of material - conference contribution ; adult, serious
    Publish date - 2019
    Language - english
    COBISS.SI-ID - 1541598916

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