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What roles do heredity and nutrition have on infant growth and development?

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Heredity: determines growth and can be a large factor in developmental potential. Nutrition, adequate sleep, and early stimulation allow that potential to be realized.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/17/2015

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