Today I will be talking about some important foods that play a significant role in your child’s brain development and cognitive abilities (a general mental capability involving reasoning, problem-solving, planning, abstract thinking, complex idea comprehension, and learning from experience).
A parent has care for children, you probably want to make sure they’re well-nourished so they can live their healthiest life. Proper nutrition is important for all aspects of health, including the growth and functioning of the brain. Rapid brain growth occurs during a child’s first couple of years of life.
In fact, your child’s brain reaches 80% of its adult weight by the time they reach the age of 2.
Your child’s brain continues to develop through adolescence,
Particularly in the prefrontal cortex, an area of the brain known as the “personality center. This is the area of the brain associated with planning, memory, and decision making, All nutrients are important for proper brain function. However, studies have shown specific nutrients and foods support brain development and benefit cognitive function
throughout childhood and adolescence So today we’ll be talking about the 5 important brain foods for kids' brain development and growth 1.
Eggs are one of the most nutritious foods you can eat. Fortunately, they’re also a favorite among kids. Eggs are loaded with nutrients that are crucial for brain development and cognitive function, including choline, vitamin B12, protein, and selenium Choline is a nutrient that’s especially important for brain development. Recent studies show that adding choline to a child’s diet during the first 1000 days of life could support brain development,protect against nerve cell damage, and improve cognitive functioning
and the dietary pattern of the egg is associated with higher IQ scores Two whole eggs can cover 100% of choline needs for children ages 1–8.
2. Seafood Seafood is an excellent source of many nutrients that are particularly important for brain function, including omega-3 fats, iodine, and zinc. For example, omega-3 fats are necessary for
normal brain function. The body needs iodine to produce thyroid hormones, which play an important
role in brain development. The body needs zinc for nerve cell production and development; In fact, studies have linked eating fish with higher IQ scores and improved school performance in kids 3. Green leafy vegetables. Getting your child to eat leafy greens may be challenging, but research suggests these nutritious vegetables are important for kids’ brain health. Green leafy vegetables like spinach, kale, and lettuce contain brain-protecting compounds, including folate, flavonoids, carotenoids, and vitamins E and vitamin K1 One study showed that children who had adequate folate intake had better cognitive scores than children with inadequate folate intake.
4. Oranges Adding oranges to your child’s diet may improve their overall health, including their cognitive health. Oranges are rich in flavonoids, including hesperidins. In fact, orange juice is one of the most commonly consumed sources of flavonoids Studies have suggested that eating flavonoid-rich foods and beverages like oranges and orange juice helps increase nerve activity and blood flow to the brain, which may boost cognitive
Functions.
Oranges are also packed with vitamin C, a nutrient that’s essential to brain health. Vitamin C is necessary for proper brain development, neurotransmitter production,
5. Iron-rich foods Iron deficiency is common around
The world and particularly common in children with low iron status can negatively affect cognition.
Development and academic performance in children.
Children under the age of 7 are considered most at risk of developing iron deficiency To help prevent iron deficiency, make sure your child’s diet contains iron-rich foods.
These include red meat, spinach, seafood, poultry, and beans. The human body absorbs hems iron, which is found in animal foods, better than non-hems iron, which is found in plant-based foods. Your child’s diet should ideally contain a combination of both hems and non-hems iron sources.
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