If we have small children in the house, when we feed them rice, the rice we have eaten will also wear out. They do not like to eat anything. They are beaten by turning behind them. Parents are worried about where the health will be damaged due to not eating properly. Their growth is stunted due to lack of proper nutrition. After reaching school age, they suffer from forgetfulness, lack of memory of what they have read and lethargy. To prevent that from happening, they should be given good food from school age. Only then will they be able to combat the cognitive decline that comes with old age.
A new study looked at two types of diets for children’s health. It is based on the American Dietary Guidelines. The heart-healthy Mediterranean DASH, Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay (MIND) diet. Illinois experts have revealed that feeding children according to this diet helps their brain function better. The MIND diet has been shown to have the potential to improve children’s cognitive development. It is very useful for school students.
Like DASH, Mediterranean diet, MIND diet includes fresh fruits, vegetables, beans, lentils, and legumes like peas. It also includes specific foods like green leafy vegetables and berries that promote brain health. Mind diet shows positive effects in adults. But very few studies have been conducted on its effects in children.
Study details
This new research was conducted by experts in Illinois. There were 85 participants in the age group of 7 to 11 years. Their seven-day diet record was examined. HEI-2015, MIND Diet Scores were calculated. Their attention, concentration and accuracy on work was examined. Children suffering from neurological disorders such as autism were excluded from the study.
In addition to the MIND diet scores, the researchers looked closely at how much effort they put into the task. Children on the MIND diet performed better on the task given to them. Generally this type of diet is recommended for adults. This diet is followed to reduce the cognitive decline that occurs with age. Foods rich in healthy fats and antioxidants are consumed more in this diet. Greens, berries, beans, cereals are part of this. There is no place for cheese, red meat and fried foods in Mind Diet.
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