Nourishing Brain Development
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Nourishing Brain Development

Nutrition & Disease Management
Developmental Pediatrics
6 min read

Proper brain development requires key nutrients during critical periods within the first 1000 days of life. Knowledge of these key nutrients and their dietary sources is therefore essential.

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