World Nutrition Journal
Vol. 6 No. S2 (2023): Volume 06 Supplement 2, May 2023

Experts’ Opinion on Immunity and Nutrition to Support Key Cognitive Functions

Rini Sekartini (Faculty of Medicine Universitas Indonesia – dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital. Jakarta, Indonesia)
Juwalita Surapsari (Indonesian Society of Clinical Nutrition Physician, Banten, Indonesia)
Molly Dumakuri Oktarina (Metropolitan Medical Center (MMC) Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia)
Tjhin Wiguna (Faculty of Medicine Universitas Indonesia – dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital. Jakarta, Indonesia)
Taufiq Fredrik Pasiak (Faculty of Medicine UPN Veteran Jakarta, Indonesia)
Ray Wagiu Basrowi (Danone Specialized Nutrition Indonesia)
Melissa Stephanie Kartjito (Danone Specialized Nutrition Indonesia)
Erika Wasito (Danone Specialized Nutrition Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 May 2023

Abstract

The interaction of micronutrients and macronutrients has been shown to have a significant impact on children's cognitive development. Furthermore, proper nutrition helps a child's immune system avoid infection and disease, which can impair nutrient absorption and lead to deficiency. Microbiotas in the gut play critical roles in body physiology, including nutrient absorption, infection resistance and immune system development. Furthermore, it is known that the gut microbiota influences immune cell maturation. Finally, these three factors are thought to influence neurogenesis and cognitive development. A virtual meeting was held with five invited experts to gain a better understanding of the relationship between nutritional factors, the immune system and cognitive development.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

WNJ

Publisher

Subject

Medicine & Pharmacology Public Health

Description

World Nutrition Journal was founded in 2016 as the official journal of Indonesian Nutrition Association. It aims to publish high quality articles in the field of community, clinical, and critical care aspects of nutrition sciences. World Nutrition Journal (abbreviated: W Nutr J) is an English ...