Abstract
Malnutrition and micronutrient deficiencies are highly prevalent in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) and micronutrient deficiencies also occur in high income countries. Ample research has examined the association of malnutrition to children’s cognitive, language, and motor development but mental health has generally been neglected. In this chapter, we selectively review the evidence linking malnutrition, iron, zinc, iodine, and vitamin D deficiencies to mental health and socioemotional behavior.
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Grantham-McGregor, S., Smith, J. (2020). The Effect of Malnutrition and Micronutrient Deficiency on Children’s Mental Health. In: Taylor, E., Verhulst, F., Wong, J., Yoshida, K., Nikapota, A. (eds) Mental Health and Illness of Children and Adolescents. Mental Health and Illness Worldwide. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-0753-8_34-1
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