The fight against poverty begins with a child’s education. And every child’s education begins with good nutrition.

Brain Power: Poor nutrition can lower a child’s cognitive development and even limit her IQ by 10 to 15 points.  For school-age children, being well-nourished improves concentration, focus, memory, reasoning, problem-solving and other creative skills.

A Bankable Difference: A nourished mind helps children rise out of poverty.  Studies show that good nutrition before age two can result in increased economic potential by up to 46%.

Extra Strength: Good nutrition is critical for children to grow strong and reach their full height and a healthy weight.  In many countries more than 50% of all children suffer from stunted growth.  Low height-for-age is associated with a significant decrease in mental capacity, adverse school performance and reduced work productivity.

Nourishing the Mind: Learn about the essential nutrients that are critical for a child's brain to develop.

A Healthy Investment: It is time we give children the right start and make good nutrition a global priority. The first 1,000 days from a woman's pregnancy to a child's second year of life is a "window of opportunity." Good nutrition will support good health, growth and development, while poor nutrition will result in irreversible damages to a child's physical and mental growth. Help us invest in sustainable solutions - such as home nutrition packets - giving children the right start to grow, thrive and reach their full potential.

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For children to dream big and be creative, they need a strong mind and healthy brain. And that begins with good nutrition. Author Dallas Clayton teams up with Future Fortified to explain the important link between creativity, education and nutrition.