Junk food is bad for kids' brain!

A new study suggests that junk food or processed food is responsible for bad behaviour & learning difficulties in children.

A new study conducted by the Oxford University suggests that junk food or processed food is responsible for bad behaviour & learning difficulties in children. It stops the brain working properly, leading to underachievement & a host of disorders.

The study led by Dr Alexandra Richardson involved 117 school children aged five to 12 of normal ability but underachieving and suspected of having dysphasia, a condition that affects co-ordination.

Half the children were given omega-3 essential fats capsules for three months, while the remainder were given "dummy" treatment with capsules of olive oil. Omega-3 essential fats that are vital for brain development.

Those on omega-3s made up to ten months' progress in reading in three months, compared with those taking olive oil who made normal progress. When the children swapped treatments, there was a similar jump forward for those transferred to omega-3s for the second three-month period.

After three months on the supplements, half showed such improvement they were no longer classified as having problems. In some cases, children improved their reading age by up to four years.

The study showed that giving children essential fats found in fish and nuts could improve their brainpower. Their ability to learn was increased and their behaviour dramatically improved by supplementing their diets with such fats.

"What we've shown is that you can improve behaviour and learning with these oils. Food affects behaviour. To ignore the role of nutrition is indefensible. If you paid attention to diet you could really make a difference," Richardson added.