Stunting in infancy linked to differences in cognitive and brain function

New research shows that children who are too short for their age can suffer reduced cognitive ability from as early as six months old.  Researchers compared the 'visual working memory' in children who had stunted growth with those having typical growth. They found that the visual working memory of infants with poor physical growth was disrupted, making them more easily distracted and setting the stage for poorer cognitive ability one year later.