MIND (short for Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay) is a Mediterranean-DASH dietary intervention to delay neurodegeneration. For a long time, MIND is known as a diet that helps older adults prevent the risk of dementia (Alzheimer) and flutter syndrome (Parkinson). A study published at the annual meeting of the American Dietetic Association recently found that this diet can also help children improve their ability to concentrate.
A selective combination of the DASH “anti-high blood pressure, heart-healthy” diet and the Mediterranean “best for health” diet, the MIND diet primarily focuses on eating fruit. fresh, vegetables and legumes (such as lentils and peas). However, MIND also recommends consuming other specific foods such as dark green leafy vegetables (spinach, kale, broccoli) and berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries) – the food groups known to promote brain health.
To find out more about the impact of diet on children's ability to concentrate, the team compared two different diets: the Healthy Eating Index – 2015 (HEI-2015, based on Dietary Guidelines for Americans) and MIND. Specifically, experts analyzed data from a study conducted by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaig. Among them, 85 children aged 7-11 were asked to record their food intake for 7 days, for the team to use to score compliance with the HEI-2015 or MIND regimen. In addition, to assess the ability to concentrate, the children were also asked to complete a task that required spatial attention and executive control, with reaction time and accuracy in execution. The children's tasks are recorded.
The results show that the assessment shows that MIND has a positive relationship with children's ability to focus and accuracy when performing tasks, specifically, children who adhere to this diet always perform better on tasks. . "These results suggest that the MIND diet may have the potential to improve children's cognitive development, which is important for academic success in school," said study team member Dr Shelby Keye. review.
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