Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerAdvertisementNationalNearly half of all children under five are missing out on a critical nutrient essential for growth, development, and behaviour.Updated May 27, 2026 — 7:49pm,first published 7:46pmLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon1:35Four brothers reel in catch of a lifetimeVideo icon0:45Maroons skipper out of series deciderVideo icon2:11'Going to test him': Teddy on alert of young halfVideo icon1:36Creek beds, waterways focus of new Gus Lamont searchAdvertisementTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe AgeThe Sydney Morning HeraldBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe AgeContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe
Nearly half of all children missing out on critical nutrient
Nearly half of all children under five are missing out on a critical nutrient essential for growth, development, and behaviour.






