The Benefits of Fish for Children
November 18, 2009 by Heather Neely
By now, we have all heard of the many benefits eating fish has for adults. It is great for your heart and brain, it’s low in saturated fats and high in Omega-3 fatty acids. But, did you know that when children eat fish on a regular basis, it can provide them with even more health benefits than those of adults?
Studies have shown that when eaten on a consistent basis, fish, or more specifically the omega-3 fatty acids in fish, can help increase brain and eye development, and decrease behavioral problems. Children who eat fish regularly score higher on cognitive tests than non-fish eaters. As for behavior issues, the University of Oxford, in England, studied children with ADHD. When the children were given fish or omega-3 supplements on a regular basis, their behavior issues decreased significantly.
What make fish so healthy are the omega-3 fatty acids it contains. All fish contain some level of omega-3 fatty acids. Read more
