Open AccessNutritional Deficiencies in Learning and Cognition
Author(s) -
Yehuda S,
Rabinovitz S,
Mostofsky DI
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.206
H-Index - 131
eISSN - 1536-4801
pISSN - 0277-2116
DOI - 10.1097/01.mpg.0000255847.77034.a4
Subject(s) - medicine , cognition , brain development , cognitive development , developmental psychology , neuroscience , psychiatry , psychology
The postinfancy period is crucial for normal brain development, providing subsequent optimal conditions for learning and cognition. Both iron deficiency and essential fatty acids deficiency may impair normal neurological development. This review examines the limited number of studies that have been performed in preschool children and offers a broader view of the relationships among nutrition, nutrients and cognition.