First 1000 Day Forum

First 1000 Day Forum

First 1000 Day Forum

by Denisse Risel Dela Cruz -
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Yes, I totally agree with this quote. For neonates, infants, and toddlers, it is very important that they receive good nutrition since their body still does not have adequate capacity in order to fight off diseases because it is still developing and adjusting.

Good nutrition plays a crucial role in the growth and development of a person especially in the first 1000 days of a baby which is the time where the rapid formation and development of an individual’s organs and senses occur. When the mother provides herself with good nutrition and the appropriate kind and type of food, the baby could receive adequate amount of nutrients which allows the conditions necessary to support their growth and development to be satisfied. From the nutrients that a person receive, the body is equipped with the required needs for the body processes to take place. Hence, good nutrition paves the way for the enhancement of physical structures such as the muscles, bones, and the functions of different organ systems in the body. Ultimately, good nutrition leads to optimal health outcome as it could also improve one’s immune system or the ability of the body to prevent itself from different kinds of diseases.