Volume
9
Issue
4
Abstract
Malnutrition is an environmental stress that can damage the developing brains of the world's children. In the United States, it's most prevalent among low-income families. Sufficient protein in the diets of expectant mothers and infants at critical times is necessary to prevent retardation of mental development and intellectual capacity. Research findings on undernourished experimental animals are cited here as well as studies involving children suffering the effects of malnutrition in infancy. The authors suggest ways Extension professionals can help solve the problem of malnutrition.
Recommended Citation
Johnson, N. E., & Found, E. (1971). Malnutrition: A Deterrent to Human Progress. The Journal of Extension, 9(4), Article 6. https://open.clemson.edu/joe/vol9/iss4/6
