Health and Family
The importance of Omega 3 in children
These fatty acids play a crucial role in memory development and performance
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Omega-3 fatty acids are a fundamental component that positively influences students’ memory and academic performance.
Eating a balanced diet for children’s cognitive development is essential and among the key nutrients is omega-3, a fundamental component that positively influences students’ memory and academic performance.
Food is the fuel of the brain. In school-age children, nutrition is essential, not only for their physical growth, but also for their memory and learning development.
How can I be aware that my child is eating a healthy diet?
Mainly, it is a diet that includes all food groups in adequate quantities: such as proteins (tuna, sardines, beef and chicken) for the growth and repair of the body, carbohydrates and fiber (vegetables and fruits, rice, oats, legumes , potato, sweet potato, corn) for daily energy, and healthy fats (avocado, olive oil and nuts) to support brain and hormonal development.
There are foods that are considered“superfoods”and tuna and sardines are included among them due to their great contribution of nutrients of high biological value, which support the cognitive development and motor function of children. Among the nutrients that tuna and sardines have that contribute to the development of learning, memory and behavior are omega 3 and vitamins B12 and B6.
Tuna and sardines belong to the oily fish family, which means they are rich in omega-3 and have 2 essential fatty acids for the development of memory and learning, these are: EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid). ) these nutrients are found directly in tuna and sardines, they also contain B complex vitamins (B6 and B12) that are essential for brain and nervous system function, in 3 ounces of tuna and/or sardines there are approximately 0.8 g of omega-3.
“Omega-3 is a powerful dietary tool that can make a difference in academic success and memory development.”
Victoria Hefzi-ba Molina, Specialist in Nutrition and Dietetics of Tuna and Sardines La Sirena
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