Endocrinology, Nutrition, and Growth Branch

The Endocrinology, Nutrition, and Growth Branch (ENGB) is pleased to present a summary of its activities to the National Advisory Child Health and Human Development (NACHHD) Council. One of the four Branches of the Center for Research for Mothers and Children (CRMC) at the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), the ENGB provides a focus for research and research training in pediatric endocrinology and diabetes, pediatric gastroenterology, nutritional science, physical growth and body composition, including bone health and obesity, and the developmental origins of health and disease. Figure 1 illustrates the relative size of the Branch’s investment in various topics. Research supported in these areas is directed toward laying the groundwork for future health so that children can achieve their full potential for growth and development.