Clinical Pearls: The Interplay of Nutrition, Brain Development, and Cognition

What are the newer cognitive tests available that help us test more targeted aspects of cognition in school-aged children?


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Professor of psychology, John A. Colombo, PhD, who is affiliated with child language, clinical child psychology, and neuroscience doctoral programs, explains the importance of omega-3 DHA on brain development. Dr. Colombo reviews DHA studies and how outcomes are related to cognitive function, as well as how DHA relates to longer-term cognitive outcomes. Dr. Colombo describes advanced cognitive tests that target cognition in school-aged children, and how early exposure to DHA impacts later neurocognition.

  • Impact of omega-3 DHA on early brain development
  • Impact of early DHA exposure on long-term neurocognition
  • Review of advanced cognitive tests

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    Clinical Pearls: The Interplay of Nutrition, Brain Development, and CognitionBy Annenberg Center for Health Sciences