Catch-up Growth in the First 100 days: Expert Opinion & Practical Insights - Sponsored by NutriciaAn invited international group of experts in paediatric nutrition and growth reviewed the available evidence and guidelines on FG in infants and young children, developing practical consensus recommendations to provide clarity and practical recommendations for general clinicians. During this symposia expert from this publication will summarize these consensus-based recommendations and guidance and provide practical insights in faltering growth in the first 1000 days.

HMOs and the shaping of microbiome maturation: review of evidence and clinical implicationsIn this symposium, the science behind human milk oligosaccharides and its role on child health will be discussed. In particular, the mechanisms on how the HMOs influence the maturation of the gut microbiome in early life and the possible short and long term clinical benefits will be presented. This symposium also gives an overview of the different studies on HMOs over the years and the possible direction of future research . To the clinician and researchers , a simplified understanding of the importance of these bioactives in human milk and the shaping of the gut microbiome in the early years of life is beneficial for the overall health of the child.

The intersection of infant nutrition and immunity: Learnings from the pandemic - Sponsored by AbbottIn this symposium, Joanne Romano-Keeler, MD, MS, Phillip Calder, PhD, and David Hill, PhD will discuss the impact of COVID-19, the importance of nutrition and the role of the GI tract in early life immune programming.

Food for Thought: Nurturing Exceptional Minds - Sponsored by Wyeth Nutrition Science Center Session description: Join us for an exciting discussion on how nutrition influences key brain development processes in early life, which are fundamental for later cognitive and learning outcomes. Discover new data behind how nutrient blends enhance developmental outcomes and learn how important brain nutrients evolve with age. Wyeth Nutrition Science Center’s “Food for Thought: Nurturing Exceptional Minds” Symposium — Friday, March 31st, at the Nutrition and Growth Conference!