Childhood Nutrition

Parents never stop worrying about the health of their children and that worry begins even before they’re here. It starts with making sure both parents are healthy enough for pregnancy to happen. Once pregnant the worry is whether moms have the right nutrition and supplementation to support all the baby’s needs. Then after waiting 9 months for the anticipated arrival, the worry shifts towards reaching milestones for growth, development, behavior, and future success.

Childhood nutrition covers the period from conception until about age 22. The beginning years of childhood, especially the first 1000 days, are most critical from a nutrition standpoint because so much is happening developmentally. Development doesn’t stop after those 1000 days, but extends into early adulthood. While this might seem like a long duration, these years are pivotal for brain development and establishing the connections between the brain and gut. These are the years that lay the foundation for future health and why the Zone can help provide the proper nutrition and supplementation crucial for future success.