Here’s why the first 1000 days of life are critical, and the benefits of the Kalusugan at Nutrisyon ng Mag-Nanay Act.
First 1000 Days of Life: A Critical Period
The first 1000 days of life start from the point of conception to the child’s second birthday. According to experts, it is “a unique period of opportunity when the foundations of optimum health, growth, and neurodevelopment across the lifespan are established3.”
What’s concerning is that malnutrition — and other factors — can weaken this foundation. This often happens in families stricken with poverty who do not have access to the right information, quality healthcare services, and of course, nutritious food and clean water.
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