It refers to the first 1000 days starting with the formation of pregnancy. It is a nutrition program that covers the pregnancy period and the baby's first two years of life.
270 days (9 months) + 365 days (1st year) + 365 days (2nd year) = 1000 days
The importance of nutrition in the first 1000 days for mother and baby is scientifically proven all over the world. is increasing with the contribution of research. It means adequate, varied, correct and balanced nutrition.
It is important to exclusively breastfeed for the first 6 months and continue breastfeeding until the age of 2.
It defines maternal and child nutrition, which greatly affects a child's future health.
The stress, toxic substances and medications used (antibiotics, steroids, etc.) to which the mother and child are exposed during this period are also known to have negative effects in the long term.
Proper and adequate nutrition causes high blood pressure in the mother ( It prevents pregnancy poisoning), diabetes and vitamin-mineral deficiency. It is very effective in preventing low birth weight, premature birth, developmental delay, infant death and short- and long-term health problems in the baby.
It is very important not only for healthy development and growth, but also for preventing chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, lung and cardiovascular diseases, osteoporosis, cancer and mental health problems in later ages. It is one of the most important things to do for the baby's entire life.
Inadequate nutrition in the first 1000 days can cause chronic diseases, mental and psychiatric disorders, vitamin-mineral deficiencies or obesity, weakening of the immune system (can cause serious infections), metabolic changes and It causes negative effects on brain development and epigenetic changes. Neurological and allergic diseases are more common. It causes an increase in chronic diseases seen in adulthood.
Proper nutrition in the first 1000 days is an important factor affecting maternal and infant mortality rates.
The brain of a newborn baby weighs 300 grams. It weighs 1200 grams when it reaches the age of 2. It is possible. Adult brain weighs 1400 grams. is. The most important development of the brain (80%) occurs in these first 2 years. Most of the connections between brain cells are completed in the first year of life.
&nbs p; Nutrition in the first 1000 days increases mental development and capacity and positively affects school success. IQ becomes higher.
Vitamin D 10 drops/day should be used starting from 12 weeks of pregnancy, and then it should be continued throughout breastfeeding (at least 6 months). Iodized salt should be used. Vitamin A support should be provided. Folate and vit B12 should also be added. Foods containing vitamin C should be added to meals. (parsley, lettuce, cabbage, pepper, tomato, cauliflower, rosehip, orange, tangerine, apple, peach and fresh fruit juices) There should be 1-2 portions of vegetables (1 portion raw) in each meal, with different colors and textures. There should be 1-2 portions of fruit in each meal.
Foods containing iron should be consumed abundantly during pregnancy and supplemented externally when necessary.
Maternal malnutrition increases the cortisol level in the mother, just like stress and synthetic steroids, and It also increases cortisol transmission to the baby by reducing its inactivation by the placenta. This causes fetal growth and development retardation.
Intake of calcium, phosphorus, zinc and magnesium, which are necessary for bone development, should be sufficient.
Studies have associated the mother's average weight of 68kg at conception and approximately 13.6kg during pregnancy with good results.
In Turkey, one out of every three marriages is made at a child age (<18). When a child whose growth has not yet completed becomes pregnant, it competes with the baby for nutrients, and the mother's growth is disrupted, and unhealthy babies are born.
Many births, early and late pregnancies, short intervals between pregnancies, lack of knowledge about nutrition, difficulties in accessing the necessary nutrients and not continuing breast milk for a sufficient period of time can also be considered among the problems.
This situation reveals the importance of focusing on girls' education.
It will contribute to the development of new generations in Turkey. In addition, considering the reflection of the problems arising from this on the economy, especially the burdens that will be brought to the society by health expenditures and increasing chronic diseases, the country's economy will be deteriorating. It is understood that it is even more important.
Despite the efforts made to combat inadequate and malnutrition in the world in the last 10 years, millions of children still cannot fulfill their potential due to malnutrition that begins in the womb.
Enriching the produced foods with vitamins, minerals and micronutrients and developing various nutritional support products are also very important for proper mother and baby nutrition.
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