Intro to Nutrition & Brain HealthMARCH 4

Early Life Nutrition & Brain Health

MARCH 18

Childhood NutritionAPRIL 1

Physical Activity in Childhood

APRIL 15

Nutrition & Wellness into AdulthoodAPRIL 29

Nutrition, Wellness, & Aging

MAY 13

CHILDHOOD NUTRITION& BRAIN HEALTH

WEEK 3 • APRIL 1 , 2020

Key TakeawaysNUTRITION ASSOCIATIONS

Healthy brain functioning in childhood is related to more consumptionof...

Carotenoids, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, FiberPoorer brain functioning in childhood is related to higherconsumption of...

Saturated Fats, Added Sugars

Series Schedule

NUTRITION, WELLNESS, & THE BRAIN

WATER AND COGNITIONIncreased water consumption leads to better mental flexibilityfunctioning of the brain

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences - United States Department of Agriculture - Local Extension Councils Cooperating -University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment.

This series is hosted by University of Illinois Extension and theInterdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute.

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BREAKFAST AND COGNITIONThe idea that breakfast is the most important meal of the day wasstarted as a food advertising strategyThere is some evidence that shows breakfast may benefit children'sacademic abilities

Carotenoids Omega-3 Fats FiberSpinachCarrots

AvocadosEgg Yolks

KaleMango

PumpkinTomatoesSquashApricotSquashBroccoli

SalmonWalnuts

Chia SeedsSeaweedSardinesMackerel

EdamameShrimpTrout

OystersTofuEggs

BerriesApples

AlmondsPotatoes

Whole GrainsVegtetables

BroccoliAvocadoLentilsBeans

BananasChia Seeds