Growth & Development

Early life events, including nutrition, play a powerful role in programming a person’s development, metabolism and health for the future. This section covers all aspects of the importance of maternal nutrition in the first 1000 days including nutrition in pregnancy, epigenetics, metabolic programming, breastfeeding, growth & cognitive development and a lot more.

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Does fortified whole grain infant cereal (WGIC) complement an infant's nutritional requirements and dietary needs?
Does fortified whole grain infant cereal (WGIC) complement an infant's nutritional requirements and dietary needs?

Does fortified whole grain infant cereal (WGIC) complement an infant's nutritional requirements and dietary needs?

In an interview with NNI at ESPGHAN 2025, Carole Bru of the Product Technology and Development Centre in Switzerland…

Carole Bru
Does the insulin-like growth factor axis influence the lipid profile in toddlers?
Does the insulin-like growth factor axis influence the lipid profile in toddlers?

Does the insulin-like growth factor axis influence the lipid profile in toddlers?

Johanna Neiß
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Early Growth and Impacts on Long-Term Neurodevelopment and Human Capital

Early Growth and Impacts on Long-Term Neurodevelopment and Human Capital

The Economic Impact of Lower Protein Infant Formula for the Children of Overweight and Obese Mothers
The Economic Impact of Lower Protein Infant Formula for the Children of Overweight and Obese Mothers

The Economic Impact of Lower Protein Infant Formula for the Children of Overweight and Obese Mothers

Co-Authored by 5 Experts
Low-Protein Formula Slows Weight Gain in Infants of Overweight Mothers
Low-Protein Formula Slows Weight Gain in Infants of Overweight Mothers

Low-Protein Formula Slows Weight Gain in Infants of Overweight Mothers

Co-Authored by 6 Experts
Total Usual Nutrient Intakes of US Children (Under 48 Months): Findings from the Feeding Infants and Toddlers Study (FITS) 2016
Total Usual Nutrient Intakes of US Children (Under 48 Months): Findings from the Feeding Infants and Toddlers Study (FITS) 2016

Total Usual Nutrient Intakes of US Children (Under 48 Months): Findings from the Feeding Infants and Toddlers Study (FITS) 2016

Co-Authored by 7 Experts
Longer pregnancies & bigger babies: RCT supports omega-3s birth weight benefits for babies  (news)
Longer pregnancies & bigger babies: RCT supports omega-3s birth weight benefits for babies

Longer pregnancies & bigger babies: RCT supports omega-3s birth weight benefits for babies

How does diet during pregnancy impact allergies in offspring?  (news)
How does diet during pregnancy impact allergies in offspring?

How does diet during pregnancy impact allergies in offspring?

Feed the need: Toddlers’ nutrition often low on vitamins, minerals, but high on sugar and salt  (news)
Feed the need: Toddlers’ nutrition often low on vitamins, minerals, but high on sugar and salt

Feed the need: Toddlers’ nutrition often low on vitamins, minerals, but high on sugar and salt

Early Nutrition Influence – Preventive and Therapeutic Aspects (publications)
Early Nutrition Influence – Preventive and Therapeutic Aspects

Early Nutrition Influence – Preventive and Therapeutic Aspects

Mike Poßner
NNIW92 Expert Interview - Integrating Nutrition Education into Clinical Practice (videos)
NNIW92 Expert Interview - Integrating Nutrition Education into Clinical Practice

NNIW92 Expert Interview - Integrating Nutrition Education into Clinical Practice

Helen Delichatsios