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When you have children, you want nothing more than to give them a healthy, happy life.

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“For example, they eat sugary breakfast pastries instead of whole grain toast and eggs.

Or, they eat processed snacks instead offruitand veggies at snacks.

They may also drink sugar-sweetened beverages instead of milk, etc.

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This included inhibition, working memory, and planning and organizing skills.

These foods also provide the essential nutrients needed for healthy growth and development.”

This can leave both adults and children acting out.

Or, not being able to handle certain life stressors as well as they could if they werewell-fueled.

Takeaway

While informative, Goodson says this study was not a cause-and-effect study.

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