Nutrition is essential for child brain development, which lays the foundation for lifetime attention, emotion, and behavior regulation, and overall mental health.
Essential nutrients that support brain development and mental health include:
- Vitamins: A, B, C, D, & E.
- Minerals: Magnesium, Zinc, Iron, Selenium.
- Fatty Acids: Omega 3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs).
- Dietary Fiber.
Studies also identify harmful impacts of sugar, artifical additives, and processed/factory foods on overall mental health in children and adults alike.
“Food additives found in most brand-name products can disrupt brain development and long-term mental health,” says Dr. Brenna Bray (PhD)…