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Catching up with the debate on catch up growth and development for young children
Lawrence Hadded: "Two posts from important researchers working on infant and young child growth. They both agree that the first 1000 day period after conception is a key intervention opportunity because growth velocity is so high. They also agree that we should not restrict interventions to this period...."
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Catching up with the debate on catch up growth and development for young children
Lawrence Hadded: "Two posts from important researchers working on infant and young child growth. They both agree that the first 1000 day period after conception is a key intervention opportunity because growth velocity is so high. They also agree that we should not restrict interventions to this period...."