They are what you feed them

Tor-Eddie Fossbakk Through her research, Dr. Richardson has found that what a child eats can have a profound effect on his or her ability to read, write, concentrate and remember things. According to her, scientific evidence shows that certain dietary changes can actually improve some children’s general ability and mood. Specific nutrition trials have shown that it is possible to improve behavior and learning in many children with dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD or related conditions. Much of her research has involved Omega-3 fatty acids, especially from fish oils. These oils are recognized as essential “brain food” as well as beneficial for the heart, joints and immune system. One of her latest studies shows that children given Omeag-3 showed faster reading and spelling progress, better attention and memory, and less disruptive behavior than a matched comparison group over a three-month period. Dr. Alex Richardson is visiting research fellow at the Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics, University of Oxford and visiting fellow at Department of Community Medicine, University of Bristol. She is also the director of FAB Research. The Aquaculture Association of NS will host Scotian Pride 2008 from January 24–26 at the Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites, Halifax. Scotian Pride is Canada’s oldest winter aquaculture conference, now in its 30th year.