This is not a webinar or course for purchase- this is a module for credit claiming for our 2019 Spring Symposium attendees and cannot be purchased or taken by non-attendees. These sessions are exclusive to our symposium, however, the topics may be revisited in the future in the form of a webinar or self-study course.

Suggested CDR Learning Codes: 3050, 4000, 4150, 5070

Performance Indicators: 8.1.4, 8.3.1, 8.3.6, 8.3.7

The first 1000 days of life, which span pregnancy through the child’s second birthday, are a critical window in child development. Ideal nutrition during this period can impact a child’s growth, brain development, immune system, and lifelong health. Yet we are only just learning the impact of nutrients such as choline and DHA during infancy and the importance of early allergen exposure. Moreover, what children eat during this time frame is influenced not only by the available science but by trends in infant feeding practices. Some parents are turning to organic, fortified and ready-prepared fresh foods over traditional jarred baby food and using baby-led weaning to start solids. This session will explore the emerging research on the first 1,000 days, a new area that will be covered in the forthcoming birth through 24 months Dietary Guidelines and examine trends in infant feeding with a specific focus on how eggs play a role in this critical developmental window.