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Why Is a Healthy Diet Important for Child Development?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By J. Renae Brinkman

Infants are expected to triple their weight by age one, according to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, making it the most rapid period of growth in human life. In addition, early childhood is an important period for cognitive, behavioral, and physical development.

Renae Brinkman is a registered and licensed dietitian and holds a Bachelor of Science from Purdue University in dietetics and nutrition, fitness and health. Brinkman has a passion for health promotion and disease prevention and has written numerous educational materials and articles on nutrition, fitness and health for health and wellness organizations in the Nashville area.