The foundation for healthy eating starts early, as research continues to show nutrition during the first 1,000 days of life has far-reaching impacts on children’s ability to succeed in both school and life. What’s more, what a mom eats and drinks during pregnancy affects both her health and the health of her children over their lifetimes.
For these reasons, urgency is being placed on ensuring optimal nutrition during pregnancy and the first 24 months of life. These time periods are key to supporting optimal growth and development, as well as preventing diet-related chronic diseases such as obesity, hypertension and diabetes.