Healthy nutrition for children - right from the start

In the Kosmos Kind lecture, paediatrician Carsten Posovszky explains how malnutrition - from obesity to «hidden hunger» - can be avoided and what influence breastfeeding and a vegan diet have on child development.

Healthy eating is a challenge today - for children and adults alike, says paediatrician Carsten Posovszky. One consequence of this is that «intestinal diseases in children have increased», says the Head of the Department of Gastroenterology and Nutrition at the University Children's Hospital Zurich. What can be done? «We need a healthy nutritional environment for children and young people, and we can only tackle this together.» In his Kosmos Kind lecture, the expert shows how such an environment can be created and provides practical insights and tips.

Breastfeeding and nutrition are important for healthy development

The influence of breastfeeding and nutrition during childhood on a healthy life is also significant. This has been proven by numerous studies. However: «Nutritional recommendations are sometimes not implemented sufficiently,» explains Carsten Posovszky.

Malnutrition is not only caused by malnutrition and obesity, but also by a lack of nutrients.

Malnutrition is not only characterised by malnutrition and obesity, but also by a lack of nutrients («hidden hunger»). In the Kosmos Kind lecture, Carsten Posovszky also provides insights into the latest findings on child nutrition. He shows how forms of nutrition, such as a vegan diet, influence health.

Paediatrician Carsten Posovszky shows how to promote healthy eating and avoid malnutrition in the Kosmos children's lecture.
Carsten Posovszky is a qualified paediatrician and adolescent specialist. (Image: zVg)

About Carsten Posovszky

Prof. Dr Carsten Posovszky is a paediatric and adolescent specialist with a focus on paediatric gastroenterology and hepatology. He is a member of the Nutrition Commission of the German Society for Paediatric and Adolescent Medicine (DGKJ) and 1st Chairman of the Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition. From 2006 to 2020, he was Head of Paediatric Gastroenterology at the Department of Paediatric and Adolescent Medicine at Ulm University Hospital. Since 2021, he has headed the Department of Gastroenterology and Nutrition at the University Children's Hospital Zurich. Carsten Posovszky is the father of two adult children.

Lecture cycle «Cosmos child»

The Elternsein Foundation, publisher of the Swiss parenting magazine Fritz+Fränzi, has launched the "Akademie. For the child. Giedion Risch" has launched the exclusive lecture cycle «Kosmos Kind». Recognised experts address different aspects of childhood and convey them in a way that is understandable and relevant to everyday life. Fritz+Fränzi subscribers benefit from discounted tickets.