1000 Day Nutrient Monitor

Kenya is in a malnutrition crisis. Over 1/4 of the children <5 years in Kenya are stunted due to lack of nutrients, impairing their physical growth and brain development [1]. The first 1000 days—from the start of a woman’s pregnancy until her child’s 2nd birthday—comprise the critical window for adequate nutrition in a child’s life [2]. Monitoring nutrient levels in the mother and child during this window is essential, but most Kenyan mothers lack access to regular nutrition screening.