Gastrointestinal tract and metabolism (187 contents)
Mineral supplements (16 contents)
How do I supplement calcium on a protein-free diet?
Calcium is an essential ingredient for maintaining healthy bones, teeth and muscles. In addition, it supports the nervous and endocrine systems. Although dairy is the main source of calcium, those...
Neurodevelopmental disorders - what it means and what to look out for when observing a child's development
Neurodevelopmental disorders is a broad term encompassing a range of abnormalities in both the motor, intellectual and social development of a child. Often early detection of such disorders can...
Quench your thirst with buttermilk
In summer, we are more often thirsty. It's natural and there's nothing wrong with replenishing the body's lack of fluids.
Rotavirus vaccination - can I vaccinate my infant?
Rotavirus infections are particularly dangerous for young children. Hence, an effective vaccine against these viruses has been attempted for years.
The glutton, or can you tell if a child is eating too much?
In paediatric practice, doctors are confronted with the suggestion that a child eats too little. In reality, the problem is much more common - but unfortunately not always understood by parents - is...
Modified milk type 3
Type 3 milk (also known as 'junior' according to other nomenclature) is a modified milk mixture intended for feeding children over 12 months of age.
Diet in a child with acute diarrhoea
Acute diarrhoea is a condition consisting of a rapid increase in the frequency of stools and a loosening of their consistency.
Diet in a child with constipation
Constipation is defined as a condition in which a child passes hard stools with a frequency of 2 or fewer stools per week, or when the majority of stools are hard and passed with great effort.
