16 | Himalaya Livline | Vol 6 | No. 4 | May–Aug 2023 Liver Health Associations journal Facts Canadian Association of Gastroenterology Set up in 1962, the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology (CAG) comprises more than 1100 members, including gastroenterologists, surgeons, pediatricians, scientists, and nurses. The CAG imparts formal specialized training on gastrointestinal health to members. The association is known for providing improved, timely, and quality digestive health care for Canadians. The CAG researches on the organs of the digestive tract in both healthy and diseased conditions. By providing outstanding patient care and supporting research, teaching, and continuing professional development, the association supports the growth and development in the field of gastroenterology. It conducts educational events such as Canadian Digestive Diseases Week™ (CDDW™) and provides several online continuing medical education opportunities. Journal of Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases Image source: https://www.jgld.ro/jgld/index. php/jgld Loss of Appetite and Poor Eating Behavior in Children • Children born preterm and those with developmental delays or inborn errors of metabolism are at an increased risk of loss of appetite, and they subsequently can develop poor eating behavior.1 • Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (> 100,000 colony-forming units) can cause abdominal pain, eructation, bloating, and flatulence that often result in feeding difficulties and loss of appetite in children.2 • Loss of appetite in children can begin as oral texture aversion or sensory integration difficulty along with food selectivity.2 • Children with sensory food aversion refuse to eat certain foods because of their taste, texture, smell, temperature, or appearance.1 • Prolonged loss of appetite can result in short-term nutritional deficiency and weight loss and long-term deficits in physical growth, cognitive function, and neurologic development.1 References 1. Yang HR. Korean J Pediatr. 2017;60(12): 379–384. 2. Rivera-Nieves D, et al. Glob Pediatr Health. 2019;6:1–7. The Journal of Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases is an open-access journal published quarterly by the Romanian Society of Gastroenterology. The journal publishes original clinical and scientific research papers that contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the fields of gastroenterology and hepatology. The topics covered include prevention, diagnosis, and management of gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary disorders and the associated molecular genetics, pathophysiology, and epidemiology aspects. The journal also publishes reviews, editorials, and short communications on topics related to gastrointestinal health.
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