Care2 – Jordyn Cormier
“What your kid eats has a direct impact on their brain development—that’s a no-brainer. But, have you ever actually wondered how the modern, highly-processed diet is affecting our kids? That’s right, the foods you feed your child, especially through age 3, have a direct impact on later brain development. A recent study conducted using data from almost 4,000 children demonstrated that 3-year-olds who were generally fed a diet high in fats, sugars and processed foods had significantly lower IQs when they turned 8 1/2.”(more)