This review discusses pediatric nutrition across all developmental stages, from premature infants to adolescents, emphasizing that nutritional needs vary significantly with age and growth. It highlights the critical importance of early-life nutrition, especially in preterm infants, for proper growth, organ development, and long-term health outcomes. The article also addresses evolving challenges such as malnutrition, obesity, and disease-related nutritional needs. Overall, it underscores the need for age-specific, evidence-based nutritional strategies throughout childhood.

 

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