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Item Impacto de la malnutrición infantil en el desarrollo cognitivo: revisión de alcance 2018-2024(Universidad Santiago de Cali, 2024) Diaz Rosero, Thalia; Guerron, Manuela Fernanda; Espinosa Herrera, Juliana; Villamarin betancourth, Eder AntonioChild nutrition is fundamental for physical and cognitive development. Mental development depends on the nutritional quality received in the early years. Research on pediatric nutritional design and public policies to improve the quality of life of children worldwide has been promoted. Maternal nutrition during pregnancy is highlighted, since its repercussion generates low birth weight, IUGR, PPR, and deficits in cognitive and psychomotor development. A scoping review of malnutrition and its influence on cognitive development in children under five years of age is proposed in order to identify risk factors and mitigate these complications. Methods: A scoping review was carried out through a systematic search, using inclusion criteria to select studies and structure the review. Results: 350 studies published between 2018-2024 were found, manual filtering was performed resulting in 110 remaining and 90 that did not meet eligibility criteria were excluded. They showed that socioeconomic conditions, such as poverty, are the major risk factor in childhood malnutrition. Short-term complications are low birth weight, while long-term complications are deficits in attention, concentration and memory. Discussion: Poverty and inadequate feeding practices are critical factors. In the short term, malnutrition affects neural plasticity, learning and academic performance; in the long term, cognitive limitations and social adaptation. Conclusion: early intervention through nutritional and educational programs is essential to mitigate the effects of malnutrition on children's cognitive development