The developing human brain requires all essential nutrients to form and to maintain its
structure. Infant and child cognitive development is dependent on adequate nutrition …

Proper nutrition is crucial for normal brain and neurocognitive development. Failure to
optimize neurodevelopment early in life can have profound long-term implications for both …

Background Faltering in linear growth and neurobehavioural development during early
childhood are often assumed to have common causes because of their consistent …

The next 1000 days–the period from 2 to 5 years of age–has been highlighted as a key
developmental stage in the life‐course. A mapping review was conducted to categorize …

Iodine, a dynamic nutrient present in thyroid hormones, is responsible for regulating thyroid
function, supporting a healthy metabolism, and aiding growth and development. Iodine is …

Executive functions refer to a set of higher-order cognitive processes involved in the control
and organization of information to serve goal-directed behaviors. Skills in executive …

Hypothyroidism due to iodine deficiency can impair physical development, most visibly in
the marked stunting of myxedematous cretinism caused by severe in utero iodine deficiency …

The overarching Ethiopia project examined the effects of early market introduction of iodized
salt on the growth and mental development of young children. Sixty districts were randomly …

In breastfed infants, human milk provides the primary source of iodine to meet demands
during this vulnerable period of growth and development. Iodine is a key micronutrient that …

Research demonstrates the importance of nutrition for early brain development. Few studies
have examined the effectiveness of multiple micronutrient powders (MNP) on child …