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Foods That May Harm Your Child’s Brain Development
Medically Reviewed by Julie Ching, MS, RDN, CDE Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

Foods That May Harm Your Child’s Brain Development

Early brain development has a long-term impact on a child’s ability to learn and succeed in life. One factor that may impact a child’s brain development is the foods they eat. This is why it’s important to know what foods can help with brain development, and which ones you’re better off avoiding!

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Negative Effects of Sugar on the Brain
Medically Reviewed by Julie Ching, MS, RDN, CDE Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

Negative Effects of Sugar on the Brain

Although the brain does require a certain amount of sugar in order to function properly, this type is known as glucose and is found naturally in foods like fruits and grains. It’s fructose, sugar that’s added to processed foods and beverages, that is of far more concern, as consuming excess amounts of it can have long-term negative effects—including these five.

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