The period from gestation to adulthood is crucial for parents to influence their child’s interests and learning abilities. During this developmental stage, there are several key areas that parents should focus on to optimize their child’s intelligence quotient (IQ).
Language Development
Parents who use well-structured grammatical language (complete and even complex sentences) when speaking to their children facilitate the development of language skills in their kids.
Breakfast
According to a study conducted by Japanese scientists, children who go to school without having breakfast are more likely to experience stress. A study in the United States showed that children who skip breakfast can improve their learning abilities when given a snack. Additionally, this research indicated that children who eat breakfast tend to be less anxious, less disruptive, and more humorous.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Primarily found in fatty fish, Omega-3 fatty acids are essential for the development of brain structure. Supplementing with Omega-3 during developmental years leads to better cognitive abilities in children.
Iodine
Severe iodine deficiency can result in intellectual disabilities, and mild iodine deficiency, which is more common, can negatively affect children’s learning capabilities.
Vitamin C
Vitamin C is crucial for synthesizing compounds that aid in intellectual development and attention span in children. A study in the UK revealed that the level of vitamin C in the blood aligns with children’s IQ scores. A recent study from Harvard University concluded that children with low vitamin C intake tend to accumulate more lead in their blood.
Vitamins and Minerals
Numerous studies indicate that supplementing with vitamins and minerals in low doses can slightly increase children’s IQ (by 2-3 points). This increment may not seem significant for well-nourished children, but for those lacking proper nutrition, similar supplementation could raise their IQ by up to 15 points.
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