Dietary Influences on Health, Cognition, and Psychosocial Development of Preschoolers

Dear Colleagues,

Protein–energy malnutrition and other micronutrient deficiencies have long been studied for their impact on reducing physical growth and compromising health. With children especially, deficiencies in micronutrients have been shown to have adverse effects on the developing brain. Hence, in recent years, elements of undernutrition have also been examined as to their effects on behavior in general, cognitive development, and even aspects of psychosocial functioning. This Special Issue of Nutrients will examine the effects of undernutrition as well as the efficacy of nutritional interventions in improving developmental outcomes in human infants and young children. Apart from influences on health status, aspects of child development that can be addressed may include emotional expression, social behavior, and cognitive variables such as attention, sensorimotor behavior, expressive language, psychometric intelligence, and achievement motivation. 

Prof. Dr. John Worobey
Guest Editor

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