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The foundation for a healthy individual is set with the correct nutritive intake in his formative years. No wonder then, that diet and nutrition remain an important source of concern for parents during their baby’s growing years. Dr Zamrud Patel, nutritionist, Global Hospitals, Mumbai, says, “A healthy diet promotes optimal growth and development of children, thus reducing the risk for chronic diseases during childhood. Any deficiency can affect the baby’s developmental process and cognitive development, thus lowering his intelligence quotient. Although a healthy diet and good nutrition are essential throughout a person’s life, it is particularly critical during the gestation period, continuing upto two years of age. Many health problems such as nutrient deficiencies and dehydration, poor bone health and menstrual irregularities, can be
