As per a new study, diet, water intake and beverage like coffee affect a child’s brain. The study that will be presented at the meeting, ‘Nutrition 2019’ in Baltimore, US, showed an analysis of more than 850 elementary school children. Also Read: Early-life learning important for brain development in kidsHowever, unhealthy diets were not linked to lower cognitive test scores in kids. AdvertisingAlso, the study suggested that children with greater habitual hydration performed better during tasks requiring cognitive flexibility. In addition, children showed improvements in their hydration levels and working memory after consuming a higher amount of water–2.5 litres daily–than when instructed to drink just half a litre per day.

Source: Indian Express June 10, 2019 06:04 UTC