The consequences of caloric deprivation experienced during fetal development have long intrigued scientists. Recent research indicates that fetal starvation may impact an individual’s later mental health and cognitive functions. Food shortages, particularly during critical periods such as wartime situations, can have severe repercussions for the developing fetus. Fetal development is an extremely sensitive period during which nutrition fundamentally influences future health. The consequences of starvation can manifest not only on a physical level but also in mental domains. Studies suggest that nutritional deficiencies experienced in early life may exert lasting effects that persist into adulthood. The scientific community increasingly recognizes that fetal nutrition affects not only physical development but also…