"This book covers the content of the 95th Nestle Nutrition Institute Workshop (held in Brazil, 2020), which explored the current scientific research, challenges, and opportunities of cementing a healthy foundation for life in toddlers and young children.The key issues presented offer valuable insights for health care providers, policy makers, and researchers on how appropriate nutrition, nurturing caregiving, and environment can influence the development and health of children up to five years of age"--
This book provides material from the 95th Nestle Nutrition Institute Workshop, held virtually in September 2020, reporting on the latest work in nutrition for children up to age five. Contributors in health care, public health, and developmental science offer case studies from around the world. Part 1 addresses problems such as obesity and nutrition inadequacy. Part 2 looks at social aspects of nutrition, such as dietary sugars, parental influence on flavor preferences, and transition from breastfeeding in childcare settings. Part 3 reveals connections between health behaviors and the developing brain; subjects include nutrition effects in childhood executive control, and the role of physical activity and nutrition in childrens cognitive development. B&w charts and graphs are included. The books audience includes healthcare providers, policy makers, and researchers. Annotation ©2021 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)
