hrp0089p1-p172 | Growth & Syndromes P1 | ESPE2018

Early Gut Microbiota and childhood Growth

Schei Kasper , Salamati Saideh , Juliusson Petur Benedikt , Oien Torbjorn , Rudi Knut , Odegard Ronnaug Astri

Introduction: Physical growth according to genetic potential is a hallmark of childhood health [1]. Childhood growth is complex and the physiological processes involved in promoting healthy growth are not fully understood, including the gut microbiota. The gut microbiota matures from birth towards adulthood, and this process might be affected by several factors, including mode of delivery, food intake and antibiotic treatment. The bacterial gut microbiota is observed to be mor...