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child developmentGrowth of perceptual, emotional, intellectual, and behavioral capabilities and functioning during childhood (prior to puberty). It includes development of language, symbolic thought, logic, memory, emotional awareness, empathy, a moral sense, and a sense of identity, including sex-role identity. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends breast-feeding throughout the first year of life, with the belief that breast milk is ``the optimal form of nutrition for infant growth and development. Unlike soy milk, which is sometimes mistakenly--and tragically--used in its place, soy formula contains soy protein isolate supplemented with additional amino acids, minerals, vitamins, and fats necessary to support infant growth and development. Study Outcomes or health concern Birth cohorts University of California, Infant growth and development Berkeley Columbia University Infant growth and development, asthma Mt. |
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