The Efficacy of the Use of Probiotic Therapy in Young Children with Food Allergy

The purpose of this study — to evaluate the efficacy of inclusion of probiotics Bifidobacterium lactis BB-12 (1 × 109 CFU) and Streptococcus thermophilus TH-4 (1 × 108 CFU) in the compbined treatment of atopic dermatitis in infants on the background of food allergy to cow’s milk protein. The study revealed that the addition of probiotics Bifidobacterium lactis BB-12 (1 × 109 CFU), and Streptococcus thermophilus TH-4 (1 × 108 CFU) for 4 weeks in infants with atopic dermatitis and proved allergy to cow’s milk protein against the elimination diet and basic treatment improves the clinical course of the disease, has a significantly positive impact on the clinical course of atopic dermatitis, reduces gastrointestinal symptoms of food allergies and has little influence on the occurrence of obstructive bronchitis

Principles of Food Correction of Functional Disorders of the Digestive System in Young Children

The article deals with the problems of functional gastrointestinal disorders in young children. Attention is paid to the food correction of these disorders with the use of therapeutic formula of Nutrilon series

Modern Trends in the Nutrition of Young Children (Aged 12–36 Months): European and International Experience

This review deals with the principles of rational nutrition for children aged 1–3 years, the implementation of these principles will provide the achievement of the optimal parameters of their development and health status

Towards Introducing the Concept «Early Life Nutrition. 1000 Days» in Ukraine

In this article modern problems in infants’ nutrition in Ukraine are investigated. Key national directive documents on infants’ nutrition are described. Main steps towards realization of modern, scientifically substantiated concept «Early life nutrition. 1000 days» by Association of pediatricians-gastroenterologists and nutritionists of Ukraine, Association of Neonatologists of Ukraine and experts council are covered

Nutritional Deficiencies in Children of the First 3 Years of Life, According to a Multicenter Study in Ukraine

Taking into account the fact that in Ukraine today there is not enough researches that summarize the data on the nutritional status of young children, the prevalence of eating disorders and lack of basic macro- and micronutrients in children, the multicenter study on nutrition of children from 9 months to 3 years of life has been carried out. It was found that the present dietary intake of infants is unbalanced, contains excess energy and proteins, lack of zinc, iron, calcium, and vitamins A, D, E, B6, B12, B1. Due to unbalanced diet, the use of special infant formula instead of unmodified bovine milk in feeding young child can increase consumption of important nutrients (calcium, iron, iodine, vitamin E, D and folates)

Nutritional Deficiencies in Children of the First 3 Years of Life, According to a Multicenter Study in Ukraine

Taking into account the fact that in Ukraine today there is not enough researches that summarize the data on the nutritional status of young children, the prevalence of eating disorders and lack of basic macro- and micronutrients in children, the multicenter study on nutrition of children from 9 months to 3 years of life has been carried out. It was found that the present dietary intake of infants is unbalanced, contains excess energy and proteins, lack of zinc, iron, calcium, and vitamins A, D, E, B6, B12, B1. Due to unbalanced diet, the use of special infant formula instead of unmodified bovine milk in feeding young child can increase consumption of important nutrients (calcium, iron, iodine, vitamin E, D and folates)

The results of prospective multicenter study of the effectiveness of amino acid formula in infants with severe atopic dermatitis and allergy to cow’s milk proteins

The article presents the main results of prospective multicenter study of effectiveness of using amino acid formula in diet therapy for the infants with severe atopic dermatitis (AD) and allergy to cow's milk protein (CMP). The study was conducted in 5 centers of Ukraine and included 30 infants with severe atopic dermatitis (EASI score > 18) aged from 29 days to 11 months. 22 patients completed the study. Diet therapy considered administration of amino acid formula containing 100 % free amino acids, for 4 weeks. Evaluation of clinical effectiveness of AD and allergy to CMP diet therapy with amino acid formula was carried out on the 7th, 14th and 28th day after reaching the full daily volume of the formula. Provocative test was performed on the 28th day with extensively hydrolyzed whey protein formula followed with evaluation of immediate and late reactions. Infants with severe AD (EASI score > 18) were characterized by impairment of several organs and systems: in 68 % of cases skin symptoms were associated with the gastrointestinal signs like change in stool frequency (constipation, diarrhea), appearance of pathological admixtures in feces (mucus, blood), vomiting, and others. With administration of amino acid formula significant decrease in severity of skin (98 %) and gastro-intestinal manifestations of food allergy (82 %) were seen. Amino acid formula was well tolerated by children with severe AD and, if needed, it might be used as a therapeutic formula for an exclusive feeding of infants with severe allergies to CMP. Duration of the diet therapy should not be less than 4 weeks. High effectiveness of this formula in infants with AD was proved by parents and doctors