Nutrition and brain development: social policy implications.
Undernutrition among young children is widespread in the United States and has a detrimental impact on brain development. This article explores the risks associated with undernutrition and the potential for recovery when diet and the environment improve. Three policy implications are discussed: (a) increasing access to federal food programs, (b) promoting breastfeeding, and (c) working toward reducing child poverty.
Tanner
Emily M
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Department of Social Policy and Social Work and Nuffield College, University of Oxford, Oxford, England.
Finn-Stevenson
Matia
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D018798:Anemia, Iron-Deficiency / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D001921:Brain / Q000254:growth & development* / Q000503:physiopathology*; D001942:Breast Feeding; D002648:Child; D015362:Child Nutrition Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003072:Cognition Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology; D002658:Developmental Disabilities / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D019587:Dietary Supplements; D004777:Environment; D005183:Failure to Thrive; D006293:Health Promotion; D006801:Humans; D018977:Micronutrients / Q000172:deficiency; D018673:Nutrition Policy / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D009752:Nutritional Status; D011502:Protein-Energy Malnutrition / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D011640:Public Policy; D012919:Social Behavior; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors
D018977:Micronutrients