11 Dec 2020
One of the leading manufacturers of infant formula, Mead Johnson Nutrition (MJN), strives to nourish the best start in life for children. A child’s first 1,000 days is a critical time for their overall development and proper nutrition plays a crucial role. [Pediatrics 2018;141(2):e20173716] During this period, growth is rapid; the brain forms about over 1 million new connections per second and achieves about 80% of its adult size, the immune system starts fighting off viruses and infections, and the digestive system develops the right balance of beneficial bacteria. [https://developingchild.harvard.edu/science/key-concepts/brain-architecture/]