The developmental origins of health and disease approach addresses deals with the fact that the type of nutrition during the first months and years of the child's life, and even in the pre-birth period, has a major impact on the development of mental, intellectual, neurotic and behavioral functions and the quality of life of the individual. Therefore, this important period of life can be used as an opportunity window to plan and manage nutrition in order to prevent people's health problems.
With respect to the necessity of nutrition policy during this period, this study has reviewed international and national studies in this field.
This study is a simple review. In order to access relevant studies, the Scopus, Google scholar, PubMed, and Science Direct databases were searched.
The findings showed that this approach has played an important role in a considerable number of nutrition policies and programs in recent years.
The goal of these plans is help improve the nutritional status of the individual and the community both nationally and internationally through intersectional collaboration. Considering the importance of the early stages of growth and development, it is imperative that policymakers and health professionals, monitor and evaluate ongoing programs.
Also, based on global experiences, to establish new policies to further improve the nutritional status of the community.
Certainly, these programs are needed more in deprived areas facing high prevalence of malnutrition.