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Poverty Readings (Adverse Childhood Experiences: National and State Level…
Poverty Readings
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How Nutrition During the First 1,000 Days Shapes The Rest of a Child's Life
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1/4: Not enough iron
1/5 obese
1/6 children food insecure
More than half: program for supplemental nutrition
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Struggles of Mom's nutrition: Time, Cost, Convenience
Higher for low income families
Advocacy for Improving Nutrition in the First 1000 Days to Support Childhood Development and Adult Health
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Maternal nutrition and child nutrition essential for neurodevelopment
Child and adult health risks later on are influenced by this
Protein; zinc; iron; choline; folate; iodine; vitamins A, D, B6, and B12; and long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids- essential
We need to advocate for healthy diets for mothers and children. Breastfeeding is an important principle. Women need supplements, and children within first two years need to be regulated as well.
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Basic Facts About Low-Income Children: Birth to Age 18
Poverty level: 4-20,000; 3-16,000; 2-13,200
Families need 2 times this level to meet basic needs
39% of children in low-income families. 18% in poor families.
Amount of children in these families rising since 2000.
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