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Abstract：
The transition of foods during toddlerhood and the suboptimal diets consumed in the Middle East make children susceptible to malnutrition and micronutrient deficiencies. Based on international recommendations, coupled with the merits of clinical studies on the application of young child formula (YCF), a group of fourteen experts from the Middle East reached a consensus on improving the nutritional status of toddlers. The recommendations put forth by the expert panel comprised twelve statements related to the relevance of YCF in young children; the impact of YCF on their nutritional parameters and functional outcomes; characteristics of the currently available YCF and its ideal composition; strategies to supply adequate nutrition in young children and educational needs of parents and healthcare professionals (HCPs). This consensus aims to serve as a guide to HCPs and parents, focusing on improving the nutritional balance in toddlers in the Middle Eastern region. The panellists considere YCF to be one of the potential solutions to improve the nutritional status of young children in the region. Other strategies to improve the nutritional status of young children include fortified cow\'s milk and cereals, vitamin and mineral supplements, early introduction of meat and fish, and the inclusion of diverse foods in children\'s diets.
摘要：
幼儿时期食物的转变和中东饮食的次优使儿童容易营养不良和微量营养素缺乏症。根据国际建议，再加上关于幼儿配方奶粉(YCF)应用的临床研究的优点，来自中东的十四名专家就改善幼儿的营养状况达成了共识。专家小组提出的建议包括与YCF在幼儿中的相关性有关的十二个陈述；YCF对其营养参数和功能结果的影响；当前可用的YCF的特征及其理想组成；为幼儿提供充足营养的策略以及父母和医疗保健专业人员（HCPs）的教育需求。这一共识旨在作为HCPs和父母的指南，专注于改善中东地区幼儿的营养平衡。小组成员认为YCF是改善该地区幼儿营养状况的潜在解决方案之一。改善幼儿营养状况的其他策略包括强化牛奶和谷物，维生素和矿物质补充剂，早期引入肉类和鱼类，以及在儿童饮食中加入不同的食物。
