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Nutritional therapy for infants with diarrhea.

C H Lifschitz1, R J Shulman

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 77030.

Nutrition Reviews
|September 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Continued feeding during infant diarrhea is recommended to prevent malnutrition. This approach addresses anorexia, malabsorption, and infection, supporting infant growth and recovery.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Nutritional Science
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Infant diarrhea negatively impacts growth due to anorexia, malabsorption, and infection.
  • Traditional treatments have often led to iatrogenic starvation, worsening nutritional status.
  • Continued feeding during diarrhea is a recommended strategy to mitigate these adverse effects.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current knowledge and trends in feeding infants experiencing diarrhea.
  • To discuss evidence-based feeding strategies for different infant populations with diarrhea.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on infant diarrhea and nutritional management.
  • Analysis of treatment approaches for acute, prolonged, and malnutrition-associated diarrhea.
  • Inclusion of information on using local staple foods in therapeutic diets.

Main Results:

  • Continued feeding during acute and convalescent diarrhea phases is increasingly recognized as beneficial.
  • Specific feeding protocols are being developed for well-nourished, prolonged, and malnourished infants.
  • The integration of local staples into feeding plans can improve adherence and nutritional outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Optimizing nutrition through continued feeding is crucial for infants with diarrhea.
  • Tailored feeding strategies are necessary for diverse clinical presentations of infant diarrhea.
  • Further research and implementation of evidence-based feeding practices are essential for improving infant health outcomes.

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