[Science Update] The impact of nutritional interventions on preschoolers' cognitive development
A recently published review article investigated the impacts of nutritional interventions on preschool children’s (aged 2 – 6 years) cognitive outcomes. In total, 12 Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs) performed between 2000 and 2021 were included in the systemic review. Cognitive outcomes were assessed via various standardized cognitive tests*. The study showed that cognitive development of undernourished preschoolers can be positively impacted by nutritional interventions such as micronutrient supplementation. Besides, increasing fish consumption improves cognitive abilities of nourished children.