Category: Lifespan health

Poor fetal growth or stunting in the first two years of life leads to irreversible damage, including shorter adult height, lower education, and reduced income. The repercussions of prenatal malnutrition can extend well beyond birth, influencing an individual's health trajectory for their entire lifespan and even impacting future generations.

According to the World Health Organization, over 300 million people worldwide suffer from major depressive disorder. This growing epidemic has spurred significant research into modifiable risk factors, revealing that the relationship between nutrition and depression in the life process is a profound, bidirectional connection influencing mental health from conception through old age.