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Uncovering Nutritional Deficiencies in Toddlerhood

Healthy Eating & Hydration
Malnutrition
Nutrition & Disease Management
20 min watch

Toddlerhood represents a critical window for growth and cognitive development, when nutrient needs are proportionally higher than at other life stages. Toddlers require relatively more micronutrients than adults when adjusted for energy intake, particularly for iron, zinc, vitamin A, and vitamin D. Despite global nutrition progress, deficiencies in these essential nutrients remain a major public health concern across diverse settings.

Author(s): Luis Moreno

Luis Moreno
Luis Moreno

Presented at

Nestlé Nutrition Institute Workshop 103 - Little Plates, Big Impact: Shaping Healthy Eaters in Toddlerhood

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