FACTORS AFFECTING

DEVELOPMENT:

Maternal Nutrition
Child Nutrition
Early Sensory Stimulation
MATERNAL NUTRITION
Adequate energy intake and
diversified diet that includes
fruits, vegetables and animal
products throughout the life
cycle helps ensure that
women enter pregnancy and
lactation without deficiencies
and obtain adequate nutrients
during periods of heightened
demand.
 Consequences of
Maternal Malnutrition
Consequences for maternal health
• Increased risk of maternal complications and death
• Increased infection
• Anemia
• Lethargy and weakness, lower productivity

Consequences for fetal and infant health

• Increased risk of fetal, neonatal, and infant death
• Intrauterine growth retardation, low birth weight, prematurity
• Birth defects
• Cretinism
• Brain damage
• Increased risk of infection
CHILD NUTRITION
Child Nutrition
Adequate nutrition contributes to a
continuous brain growth, rapid skeletal
and muscular development.
 Consequences of
Child Malnutrition
Consequences:

• Fatigue, low energy and dizziness.

• Swollen, bleeding gums and decaying teeth.
• Underweight, muscle weakness and poor growth.
• Poor immune function leaving the body vulnerable to infection.
• Problems with organ function, that may lead to disease states such as
Coronary Heart Disease or Osteoporosis
• Insulin-resistance resulting from a diet with low nutritional value, eg high
fats and sugar content, can result in Diabetes.
• Diseases such as Marasmus and Obesity result from under, or over,
eating respectively.
• Poor cognitive functions such as learning memory and attention.
• Cancer risk is increased by eating certain foods and additives that are
high in carcinogens.
SENSORY STIMULATION
• The impact the
environment has on
our minds and bodies
as we receive
information through
our five senses.

• A vital form of
stimulation for brain
development and
early learning.
EARLY SENSORY STIMULATION
Adequate stimulation
received by children have an effect
on the infant's growth and
development, providing support for
the idea that sensory enrichment
can improve a baby's weight gain,
sensory functioning, and the
nervous system organization.
Factors affecting sensory stimulation
• Developmental considerations
• Cultural
• Personality and lifestyle
• Stress
• Illness and Medication
 Sensory Alterations
• Sensory Deprivation
• Sensory Overload
• Cultural Care Deprivation
• Sensory Deficits
FACTORS THAT AFFECT
GROWTH
Genetic History
Nutrition
Medical Conditions
Exercise
Sleep
Emotional Well-Being