The Nest 56
The Nest 56: Nutritional Influences on Brain, Behaviour, and Growth Trajectories in School‐Age Children

The Nest 56: Nutritional Influences on Brain, Behaviour, and Growth Trajectories in School‐Age Children

This issue of The Nest focuses on the critical role of nutrition in supporting growth, brain development, learning, and behavior during the school-age years. It explores how children's unique metabolic needs require nutrient-dense diets for optimal organ development, particularly for the brain which undergoes continuous maturation throughout childhood and adolescence. This publication also examines the impact of breakfast consumption on cognitive function, academic performance, and overall diet quality. Additionally, it presents systematic evidence from 76 studies linking dietary patterns and

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