The Stuff that Matters for Kids' Health

The Stuff that Matters for Kids' Health


What do we mean when we say “gut health”? And, what do we know about it in kids?- We talk with a GI doctor and a dietitian

August 31, 2023

We are learning so much in recent years about the way our GI tract impacts our overall health. In this episode Dr. Edith sits down with Columbia gastroenterologist Dr. Ali Mencin and New York Presbyterian dietitian Christine Hoyer to discuss what we mean when we say “gut health.” They discuss the concept of the first “1000 days” in childhood nutrition, what we know about the microbiome and its impact on our future risk for different illnesses, and practical strategies to promote gut health starting early in life.


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