The critical period of development

The critical window of growth and development is the first 1000 days of life. From conception to 2 years of age. Nutrition greatly affects a child's development as rapid growth occurs during infancy. What a child experiences can have a lifelong effect on their health and well-being. Within this stage, maternal nutrition needs to be addressed. A child's health suffers when the mother's diet and health are impaired due to nutrient inadequacies during this period.