Dietary Intake and Behavior in Children

Dietary intake in children is not only associated with current and future health but also with behavior and learning. Especially during early childhood and throughout the school-age years adequate food and nutrient intake to support brain development and function are critical. Data on the effect of sugar intake on childrens activity levels or their ability to focus on cognitive tasks are mixed. Overall more research into nutrition and childrens behavior is needed to address the questions: How does behavior affect childrens nutrition and how does nutrition affect childrens behavior?