Dietary Link to Stunted Growth Identified (IMAGE) Washington University School of Medicine Caption Former Washington University medical student Lacey LaGrone -- now a resident physician -- measures a child's height in Malawi. A team of researchers led by the School of Medicine's Mark J. Manary, MD, has found that inadequate dietary intake of essential amino acids and the nutrient choline is linked to stunted growth and development, a debilitating condition that affects millions of children worldwide. Credit Indi Trehan/Washington University Usage Restrictions Any use of photo to be credited to Washington University License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.