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Handbook of Applied Developmental Science in Sub-Saharan Africa pp 173–193Cite as

Nutritional Influences on Child Development in Africa

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Many nutritional factors prevent children from reaching their potential in African settings. Studies both in animal models and in clinical trials demonstrate the effect that malnutrition and lack of micronutrients can have on brain development as well as growth. These insults occur at all stages of the life cycle: the antenatal period, early infancy, the preschool period, and the school years. We know that foods rich in protein and energy are important but that it is also vital to consider micronutrients particularly iodine, iron, folic acid, zinc, and other micronutrients. Evidence shows that the provision of good nutrition at all stages of the life cycle but particularly when provided with integrated programmes which provide support to the health of the mother and infant along with psychosocial support will benefit children in African settings in the best possible way. Evidence is still limited as to how these programmes can best be integrated to provide as many aspects of good nutrition and support as possible. With many countries still lacking in good health infrastructures, it is important that international agencies look at how to improve infrastructures and systems to integrate nutritional support alongside other programmes which are promoting early child development.

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