Write an essay about the impact of nutrition on early childhood development. Be sure to include the following in your essay:
- A description of the role of nutrition on early childhood development. Provide at least two examples in your response.
- A description of how nutrition plays a role in the failure to thrive label
- A description of the impact of failure to thrive on a child’s development
- A description of the impact of trauma on childhood development. Please include the potential impact this would also have on family dynamics.
- Identify and briefly describe any potential childhood and adolescent disorders that could arise as a result of trauma and nutritional deficiencies.
Physical and cognitive development in early childhood plays a significant role in the social, academic, and emotional wellbeing of individuals later in life. As such, it is important to have a foundational understanding of this relationship. For this essay, you will examine the impact of nutrition on early childhood development.