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VOL. 1, ISSUE 1 (2025)
Nutritional strategies to promote healthy growth and development in Preschool Children
Authors
Dr. Kanchan Chowdhury
Abstract
Nutrition plays a vital role in the healthy growth
and development of preschool children, a critical period marked by rapid
physical, cognitive, and emotional changes. This paper aims to comprehensively
explore nutritional strategies that promote optimal health outcomes in children
aged 3 to 5 years. Methods include a systematic review of current research
studies, dietary guidelines, and intervention programs designed to enhance
nutritional intake and prevent common deficiencies and excesses. Key findings indicate
that balanced intake of macronutrients—carbohydrates, proteins, and fats—is
essential to support energy needs and tissue growth. Equally important are
micronutrients such as iron, zinc, calcium, vitamin A, and vitamin D, which
contribute to cognitive function, bone development, and immune health.
Effective nutritional strategies also involve fostering healthy eating
behaviors through caregiver education, responsive feeding practices, and the
promotion of diverse, nutrient-dense food choices. Furthermore, interventions
aimed at preventing malnutrition encompass addressing both undernutrition,
which impairs growth and immune competence, and overnutrition, which increases
the risk of obesity and chronic diseases later in life. The results emphasize
that a holistic approach involving healthcare professionals, parents,
educators, and policymakers is necessary to create supportive environments and
policies that encourage healthy dietary habits. The conclusion advocates for
the integration of tailored nutritional guidance and community-based programs
to sustain positive growth trajectories and developmental milestones in
preschool-aged children. By implementing these evidence-based strategies, it is
possible to significantly improve lifelong health outcomes and reduce the
burden of nutrition-related health issues in early childhood populations.
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Pages:18-22
How to cite this article:
Dr. Kanchan Chowdhury "Nutritional strategies to promote healthy growth and development in Preschool Children". World Journal of Food Science and Nutrition, Vol 1, Issue 1, 2025, Pages 18-22
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