Adequate Nutrition/Brain development

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Adequate Nutrition/Brain development

Post by mjane » Mon Oct 19, 2015 12:45 am

Hello,

After a little help/advice please if someone can help

Explain why adequate nutrition is important to a child's brain development both before and after their birth and how this might affect each of the domains of development:
Guidance - Make sure you include information about how nutrition and texture of foods contribute to development

Adequate nutrition is important to a child’s brain development during pregnancy and after birth as it provides all the appropriate nutrients e.g. folate, protein, fats, zinc, vitamin A, which is vital for healthy brain development.
May affect the domains of development: Delayed physical growth and motor development, reduction in mental capacity, poor attention span, result in lower IQ (15 points or more), memory, development of oral motor skills, developing friendships, feelings, confidence, success, thoughts, ideas, behaviour
Nutrition is extremely important to a child’s overall health and development. Contributing to cognitive, social, emotional, physical, creative and language development.

I'm unsure if I have answered correctly and also texture contribute to development

Thank you for your time =)


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