Tag: childhood nutrition
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Study Finds Children Who Eat Fruits and Vegetables Have Better Mental Health
Research from the University of East Anglia found that eating more fruits and vegetables bolsters mental health in children. The study published in September 2021 marks the first to analyze the link between better nutrition and mental well-being in UK schoolchildren. The research highlights how eating well improves cognitive function, especially in secondary school children.…
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New University Study Links Childhood Diet to Adult Health
New research shows that a childhood diet can affect one’s health all the way into adulthood. The UC Riverside study found that eating excess sugar and fat as a child can change your gut bacteria permanently. Researchers discovered that this held true even if a person eats healthier later in life. A paper summarizing this…