Childhood is an important period in a person’s growth and development because it is a critical stage in the establishment of a child’s mental and physical abilities. Therefore, it is important to consider a child’s optimal nutritional requirement during this period of their lives to enhance and help in their growth and development. Brain development is highly sensitive to a baby’s nutrition between mid-gestation and two years. Thus, a proper nutritional balance is during this formative period is crucial for normal brain development. Some of the effects of poor nutrition on the development of the brain include slow language, poor school performance, lower IQ, and fine motor development. The requirements of the brain for a particular nutrient differ throughout its development, and the impact of most nutrient shortages depends on the level and duration of the shortage. This is because a brain’s need for a specific nutrient changes continuously throughout development. Thus, an early d...
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