The role of nutrients in a child's brain development is comprehensive, and it is difficult to achieve the desired effect by supplementing any single nutrient. Therefore, in their daily diet, parents should balance nutrients such as carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and vitamins. As long as meals are prepared according to this principle, it will be beneficial to the child's intellectual development, and there is no need to strictly follow the recipe given by American expert Klaus.
Qi Kemin, Director of the Nutrition Center at the Beijing Children's Hospital Institute of Child Health: The nutrient combination mentioned in this foreign study is one that we also agree with.
First, the carbohydrates found in grains, such as rice and noodles, provide sufficient energy for the child's brain activity. If there is a deficiency, it will lead to insufficient energy supply to the brain, affecting reaction ability.
Second, the protein rich in dairy products is not only a component of brain tissue cells; it can also be broken down into amino acids, which act as neurotransmitters to participate in the transmission of nerve signals in brain activities. It should be noted that skim milk and low-fat milk are only suitable for overweight and hyperlipidemic children; for normal children, whole milk should still be consumed.
Third, the vitamins contained in fruits and vegetables participate in the metabolism of the brain. Once the intake of vitamins is insufficient, it can easily affect brain activity.
Finally, fish, especially deep-sea fish, contains DHA. As an essential fatty acid, it is extremely beneficial for the growth and development of brain nerves and can enhance memory and thinking abilities, thereby improving intelligence.
However, the role of these nutrients in a child's brain development is comprehensive, and it is difficult to achieve the desired effect by supplementing any single nutrient. Therefore, in their daily diet, parents should balance nutrients such as carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and vitamins. As long as meals are prepared according to this principle, it will be beneficial to the child's intellectual development, and there is no need to strictly follow the recipe given by American expert Klaus.