The Nest 49: Nourishing the growth and development of toddlers
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Topic(s):
Growth & Development
Editor(s):
Marie-Noelle Horcajada
Nicolas Bonnet
Astrid Horstman
Pascal Stuelsatz
Vanessa Hernández Rosiles
The highest growth rates in weight and length occur during fetal life and in the first two years of life after birth and during adolescence. Nutrition in childhood is crucial for adequate growth and development, including adequate immune system functioning and brain development.