2019
DOI: 10.15640/jehd.v8n2a18
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The Role of Nutrients in Child’s Brain Development

Abstract: Early childhood is a basic stage for the child's later life. During this period the brain development and the foundations for cognitive development and social-emotional skills, is laid. Nutrition plays a key role in optimal brain function. When a child is adequately fed, the basis for smooth brain function is created. Nutritional deficiencies may affect the child's cognitive skills and behavior. Since rapid brain development occurs during the early years, this period may be particularly sensitive to deficienci… Show more

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“…Both omega-3 docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and omega-6 arachidonic acid (ΑΑ) are of great importance for the correct brain development. Specifically, the existence of omega-3 fatty acids is beneficial for the function of the hippocampus and the prefrontal lobe and therefore contribute in strengthening children's memory and attention [40,70]. DHA and ΑΑ are among highly unsaturated fatty acids (HUFA) which in turn are derived from essential fatty acids (EFA).…”
Section: Fatty Acidsmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…Both omega-3 docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and omega-6 arachidonic acid (ΑΑ) are of great importance for the correct brain development. Specifically, the existence of omega-3 fatty acids is beneficial for the function of the hippocampus and the prefrontal lobe and therefore contribute in strengthening children's memory and attention [40,70]. DHA and ΑΑ are among highly unsaturated fatty acids (HUFA) which in turn are derived from essential fatty acids (EFA).…”
Section: Fatty Acidsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Consequently, since diet is related to good brain function, particularly during the early stage of human life, it is easy to understand why a poor diet in nutritional elements is connected to learning difficulties. It has been found out that ingredients like iron, zinc, choline and fatty acids are necessary for the human body [66], metals are beneficial for children with neurodevelopmental disorders [71], while deficiencies in iodine, vitamins D and Β12 affect memory function negatively [40].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The insufficient intake of docosahexaenoic acid reduces DHA in the brain, leading to brain damage or abnormal brain disorder. 9,10,11,12 Many micro-nutrients affect brain development such as zinc, iron, iodine, also vitamin B12, and vitamin D. Zinc is a vital nutrient for the brain, works as co-factor for more than 200 enzymes that regulate diverse metabolic activities in body, including protein and DNA synthesis. It also plays a role in neurogenesis, maturation and migration of neurons as well as in synapse formation.…”
Section: Nutrition Need In Infants and Childrenmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Behaviorally, early life zinc deficiency results in poorer learning, attention, memory, and mood. 9,10,13,14,15 Iron is necessary for normal anatomic development of the fetal brain, myelination, and the development and function of the dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine systems. Iron also modifies the epigenetic landscape of the brain.…”
Section: Nutrition Need In Infants and Childrenmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Некоторые питательные вещества, такие как жирные кислоты Омега-3, железо и цинк, имеют особое значение для развития нервной системы и моторных навыков у детей. Правильное питание также способствует формированию здоровых привычек питания, ассоциируемых с активным образом жизни и участием в физической активности, что дополнительно поддерживает развитие моторики [21,22]. Таким образом, правильное питание играет неотъемлемую роль в общем развитии детей, включая их психомоторику.…”
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