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NNIW 95 - Building Future Health and Well-Being of Thriving Toddlers and Young Children

Malnutrition
Nutrition Health & Wellness
Obesity
310 min read

According to the World Health Organization, the early child period, i.e., from birth to 5 years of age, is considered the most important developmental phase throughout the lifespan.

This period of a child’s life is fundamental in building the foundation for physical growth, development, health, and social and emotional skills. In fact, the first 3 years of life, which include a good portion of toddlerhood, shapes a child’s brain structure in preparation for lifelong learning. The development of fine motor skills, language, and social and behavior skills are all categories that children, particularly toddlers, are seeking to master.

Author(s):

Maureen Black , Atul Singhal , Charles Hillman

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Professor Maureen Black
Maureen Black
Professor Atul Singhal
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Professor Charles Hillman
Charles Hillman

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The Importance of Motor Skills for Development

Karen Adolph

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The Importance of Providing Opportunities for Health Behaviors during the School Day

Darla Castelli

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Nutrition Effects on Childhood Executive Control

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A Review of the Effects of Physical Activity on Cognition and Brain Health across Children and Adolescence

Charles Hillman

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Dietary Sugars: Not as Sour as They Are Made Out to Be?

Dennis Bier

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Introducing Hard-to-Like Foods to Infants and Toddlers: Mothers’ Perspectives and Children’s Experiences about Learning to Accept Novel Foods

Susan Johnson

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You Are What Your Parents Eat: Parental Influences on Early Flavor Preference Development

Catherine Forestell

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Selected Micronutrient Needs of Children 1–3 Years of Age

Steven Abrams

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Transition from Breastfeeding and Complementary Feeding to Toddler Nutrition in Child Care Settings

Lorrene Ritchie

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Obesity in Toddlers and Young Children: Causes and Consequences

Atul Singhal

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Growth Faltering: Underweight and Stunting

Andrew Prentice

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Nutrition-Related-Practices in Brazilian Preschoolers: Identifying Challenges and Addressing Barriers

Mauro Fisberg

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Global Landscape of Nutrient Inadequacies in Toddlers and Young Children

Alison Eldridge

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Toddler Development and Autonomy: Baby-Led Weaning, Neophobia, and Responsive Parenting

Maureen Black

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