By Fitness 
80% of brain weight is formed in the first 2 years of life
According to the Center for Disease Control of Nghe An Province (CDC Nghe An), a child’s “first 1,000 days of life” are counted from the time the mother conceives until the child is 2 years old.
BS.CKI.
Nutrition in the first 2 years of life contributes up to 80% of brain weight and prevents chronic diseases in adulthood.
Proper nutrition in the first 1,000 days of life can reduce up to 20% of the risk of death in children under 5 years old, while helping children develop outstanding intelligence, study better and have higher income in the future.
Nutrition in the first 1000 days of a child’s life is divided into 3 important stages.
In the early stages, the mother’s nutrition depends on her physical condition, physical strength and endurance.
Good nutrition in the first 1000 days to prevent stunting and obesity in children when they become adults.
In the second stage, mothers are advised to exclusively breastfeed their children because there is no food or milk substitute that provides enough nutrients like breast milk.
In the third stage, when the child begins to turn 6 months old, nutrition from breast milk is no longer enough to meet the child’s developmental needs.
Also according to BS.
During the weaning period (from 6 months to 24 months), taking care of children too much with a diet rich in fat and energy can lead to overweight and obesity and will face many risks. serious health problems later on.
The first 1000 days of life determine a child’s future
According to BS.CKI.
It is important to create conditions for the fetus to develop healthily right from the mother’s womb.
Children who are not properly nourished in the first 1,000 days of life will lose the opportunity to maximize physical and intellectual development.
Breastfeeding for the first 6 months of life is an important condition for good child development.
After 6 months, when starting to feed your baby solid foods, parents need to pay attention to both the quantity and quality of food.
Creating a natural environment, filled with light, and spacious space for children to play and exercise is an important condition to stimulate children’s development.
For children to develop well, they need to ensure mental stability, excitement and deep sleep, helping the body save energy.
In addition, parents also need to weigh and measure their children regularly every month to quickly determine whether the child is showing signs of slow growth or not.
Hoang Trinh
