Microbiome, growth retardation and metabolism: are they related?

Context: Despite an improvement in food security and the delivery of nutritional supplements to children living in impoverished parts of the world, poor growth is still highly prevalent. Given that the microbiome is related to both nutrient absorption, as well as overweight/obesity, it may play a ce...

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Main Authors: Daniel J. Hoffman, Maiza Campos-Ponce, Carla R. Taddei, Colleen M. Doak
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2017-04-01
Series:Annals of Human Biology
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03014460.2016.1267261