How Is Nutrition associated with Toddler's development

How Is Nutrition associated with Toddler's development is organized by Nestle Nutrition Institute (NNI).

Original program date: Apr 06, 2020
Expiration date: Apr 27, 2023

Description:
Nutrition during the early years has a significant effect on the normal growth and development of the brain, and the functioning of the immune system. The brain has a central role in supporting toddlers’ developmental progress in movements, vision, language skills, or cognition. Adequate nutrition has a significant effect on brain growth and development during the early years, influencing the developmental progress of toddlers.

Additionally, proper nutrition during toddlerhood, with adequate levels of nutrients that contribute to the normal function of the immune system, such as vitamins A,C, D, iron, and zinc is key at this stage of life once the immune system is undergoing significant maturation.

Objectives:
• Learn about immunity development and the role of certain nutrients on immunity
• Understand brain growth and development and the importance of nutrition
• Learn about developmental milestones in toddlers that will help ensure toddlers' equal right to thrive