International Journal of Nutrition
Open Access
Dietary Intake and Cognitive Developmental Outcomes of Children Below Five Years Living with Special Needs in Kakamega County: A Baseline Survey
Jul 2026 DOI 10.14302/issn.2379-7835.ijn-26-6094
Lucy Amanya MutuliCorresponding author
In early childhood, adequate dietary intake is essential for optimal growth, brain development, and the acquisition of cognitive skills. However, children with special needs often face increased nutritional vulnerability due to feeding difficulties, restricted diets, metabolic anomalies and limited…