Post by Nestlé Nutrition Institute Africa (NNIA)

Big strength comes in small packages. Explore toddler resilience in the NNIA's latest newsletter, packed with insights you won't want to miss. Between ages 1 and 3, toddlers experience rapid cognitive, social-emotional, and physical development, while their nutritional needs continue to evolve. Here’s what the evidence means for healthcare professionals: - Toddler diets play an important role in supporting growth, immune function, gut health and the development of long-term food preferences. - Dairy foods such as milk, yoghurt and cheese can contribute high-quality protein, calcium and phosphorus to support growth and bone development. - Key micronutrients – including iron, zinc, vitamin A, vitamin D, iodine and vitamin B12 – are important for neurodevelopment, immunity and physical growth. - Early-life nutrition influences gut microbiota maturation, which is closely linked to immune development and long-term health. - Fermented dairy foods such as yoghurt or maas/amasi may form part of a diverse, gut-supportive toddler diet, depending on processing and live culture content. Read the full articles on our website (https://lnkd.in/dW-ubn2) to discover evidence-based strategies for supporting toddler resilience through dairy, micronutrients and gut health. Want more on this topic? Follow us on LinkedIn https://lnkd.in/eMq-4f9T