A2 Review article, Literature review, Systematic review
An Overview on the Associations between Health Behaviors and Brain Health in Children and Adolescents with Special Reference to Diet Quality (2020)
Naveed, S., Lakka, T., & Haapala, E. A. (2020). An Overview on the Associations between Health Behaviors and Brain Health in Children and Adolescents with Special Reference to Diet Quality. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17(3), Article 953. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17030953
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Publication details
All authors or editors: Naveed, Sehrish; Lakka, Timo; Haapala, Eero A.
Journal or series: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
ISSN: 1661-7827
eISSN: 1660-4601
Publication year: 2020
Volume: 17
Issue number: 3
Article number: 953
Publisher: MDPI
Publication country: Switzerland
Publication language: English
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17030953
Publication open access: Openly available
Publication channel open access: Open Access channel
Publication is parallel published (JYX): https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/67766
Abstract
Unhealthy diet has been associated with overweight, obesity, increased cardiometabolic risk, and recently, to impaired cognition and academic performance. The aim of this review is to provide an overview of the associations between health behaviors and cognition and academic achievement in children and adolescents under 18 years of age with a special reference to diet quality. Dietary patterns with a low consumption of fish, fruits, and vegetables, and high in fast food, sausages, and soft drinks have been linked to poor cognition and academic achievement. The studies on the associations between the high intake of saturated fat and red meat and low intake of fiber and high-fiber grain products with cognition are limited. The available evidence and physiological mechanisms suggest that diet may have direct, indirect, and synergistic effects on brain and cognition with physical activity, sedentary behaviors, cardiometabolic health, and sleep, but the associations have been modest. Therefore, integrating a healthy diet, physically active lifestyle, and adequate sleep may provide optimal circumstances for brain development and learning. We conclude that most of the existing literature is contained in cross-sectional studies, which therefore highlights the need for longitudinal and intervention studies on the effects of diet, physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep on cognition and academic performance.
Keywords: health behaviour; lifestyle; diets; dietetics; brain; cognition; learning; children (age groups); young people
Free keywords: health behaviors; lifestyles; diet quality; nutrition; brain; brain health; cognition; learning; children; adolescents
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Ministry reporting: Yes
Reporting Year: 2020
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