Nutrition
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This study aims to assess social determinants of stunting among children aged <5 y within the Malay ethnicity in Malaysia. ⋯ The prevalence of stunting among children of Malay ethnicity aged <5 in Malaysia necessitates immediate intervention. It is pertinent to facilitate early identification of those children at risk of stunting for additional care to promote healthy growth.
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The global prevalence of obesity, a chronically trophic metabolic disease, has garnered significant attention. The aim of this study was to investigate L-arabinose, a unique functional sugar that improves insulin resistance and intestinal environment while promoting probiotic proliferation, for its potential in preventing obesity induced by a high-fat and high-sugar (HFHS) diet in mice. ⋯ Based on these results, L-arabinose could be a promising candidate for combating obesity and obesity-related diseases by regulating insulin resistance and gut microbiota.