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Date of Award
Spring 2022
Degree Name
Master of Medical Science (Physician Assistant)
Department
Physician Assistant; College of Health Sciences
First Advisor
Zachary Weik
Abstract
Nutrients are necessary to keep the human alive, but they also play a crucial role in growth of the body. The first 2000 days of life encompass a critical period for development that serves as the foundation for the subsequent stages of life. Nutrients are broken into two major subgroups: macronutrients and micronutrients. Both serve different purposes within the body and have required daily intake amounts. Malnutrition, either excess or deficient intake, can have detrimental effects on development, leading to problems later in life. This article will discuss the recommended values of macronutrients and micronutrients, how nutrients are implicated in development, and the consequences of malnutrition.
Recommended Citation
Coopersmith, Riley, "Nutrition in the First 2000 days of Life" (2022). Capstone Showcase. 62.
https://scholarworks.arcadia.edu/showcase/2022/pa/62
Nutrition in the First 2000 days of Life
Nutrients are necessary to keep the human alive, but they also play a crucial role in growth of the body. The first 2000 days of life encompass a critical period for development that serves as the foundation for the subsequent stages of life. Nutrients are broken into two major subgroups: macronutrients and micronutrients. Both serve different purposes within the body and have required daily intake amounts. Malnutrition, either excess or deficient intake, can have detrimental effects on development, leading to problems later in life. This article will discuss the recommended values of macronutrients and micronutrients, how nutrients are implicated in development, and the consequences of malnutrition.