childhood nutrition
Kids' eating habits
Childhood nutrition refers to the dietary intake and nutritional needs of children from infancy through adolescence.
Proper childhood nutrition supports physical growth, brain development, and immune function.
Poor nutrition during these years can have lasting effects: Childhood nutrition programs aim to reduce hunger in schools.
The term appears in public health contexts, pediatric medicine, and policy discussions about food access.
- growth rateSpeed of increase
- growth spurtPeriod of accelerated physical development
- vitaminsEssential organic nutrients
- balanced dietVaried nutritional intake
- food pyramidTriangular dietary guideline chart
fruits · breastfeeding · food allergies · weaning · vitamin drops · meal planning · vegetables · portion control · sugar intake · fortified foods · family meals · minerals · omega-3 fatty acids · proteins · whole grains · cognitive development · dairy products · iron deficiency
- nutrition sciencedietetics, macronutrients, micronutrients, food science, vitamins
childhood nutritionchild hunger
Minors lacking adequate nutrition
underfeeding · food insecurity · food scarcity · famine · stunting
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