Infant and Early Childhood Nutrition (2nd Edition)

Dear Colleagues,

Nutrition is an important factor in the development of infants and children, especially in critical developmental stages such as breastfeeding and complementary feeding. Furthermore, it is an epigenetic factor that can modify the natural history of numerous non-communicable diseases. Moreover, nutrition in critical development stages can also facilitate taste development and food-related behavior.

Considering the success and popularity of the Special Issue "Infant and Early Childhood Nutrition", previously published in the journal Children (https://www.mdpi.com/journal/children/special_issues/QP4482RGJ5), we are now set to release a second Special Issue that aims to address this topic by inviting scholars to share their findings, perspectives, and approaches, with the aim of addressing nutritional issues in infancy and early childhood. Qualitative or quantitative contributions from basic or applied research that will advance the knowledge on key topics within this field are welcomed.

Dr. Maria Elena Capra
Dr. Giacomo Biasucci
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Children is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

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