Nutritional Gaps and Supplementation in the First 1000 Days

Optimized nutrition during the first 1000 days (from conception through the 2nd birthday) is critical for healthy development and a healthy life for the newborn. Pregnancy and the postpartum period are accompanied by physiological changes, increased energy needs, and changing requirements in the nut...

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Published in:Nutrients 2019-11, Vol.11 (12), p.2891
Main Authors: Beluska-Turkan, Katrina, Korczak, Renee, Hartell, Beth, Moskal, Kristin, Maukonen, Johanna, Alexander, Diane E, Salem, Norman, Harkness, Laura, Ayad, Wafaa, Szaro, Jacalyn, Zhang, Kelly, Siriwardhana, Nalin
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Language:English
Subjects:
Age
Babies
Breastfeeding & lactation
Child, Preschool
Clinical trials
Dietary Supplements
Female
Health Education
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Humans
Infant
Infant, Newborn
Maternal Nutritional Physiological Phenomena
Microbiota
Nutrition Policy
Nutritional Requirements
Pediatrics
Pregnancy
Prenatal Care
Review
Vitamin D
Vitamin deficiency
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Summary:Optimized nutrition during the first 1000 days (from conception through the 2nd birthday) is critical for healthy development and a healthy life for the newborn. Pregnancy and the postpartum period are accompanied by physiological changes, increased energy needs, and changing requirements in the nutrients critical for optimal growth and development. Infants and toddlers also experience physiological changes and have specific nutritional needs. Food and nutrition experts can provide women of childbearing age with adequate dietary advice to optimize nutrition, as well as guidance on selecting appropriate dietary supplements. Considering the approaching 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) will be making specific recommendations for children, it is important to provide accurate scientific information to support health influencers in the field of nutrition. The purpose of this review is to summarize the nutrition and supplementation literature for the first 1000 days; to highlight nutritional and knowledge gaps; and to educate nutrition influencers to provide thoughtful guidance to mothers and families. Optimal nutrition during pregnancy through early childhood is critical for supporting a healthy life. Nutrition influencers, such as dietitians, obstetricians/gynecologists, and other relevant health professionals, should continue guiding supplement and food intake and work closely with expectant families and nutrition gatekeepers.
ISSN:2072-6643
2072-6643
DOI:10.3390/nu11122891