The primary purpose of Nutrition and Child Development (7th Edition, 2025) is to provide a comprehensive resource on the interconnections between early childhood development and nutrition. It highlights how early nutrition has lasting effects on a child?s health, development, and overall well-being. By emphasizing the critical "first 1000 days" of life, the book seeks to equip healthcare professionals, pediatricians, and caregivers with the knowledge to foster healthy growth, prevent malnutrition, and promote developmental milestones in children, particularly within the Indian context.