Eating at least five portions of fruit and vegetables a day to support children's growing brains and bodies is widely recognised, but the importance of consuming omega-3 is often overlooked.
Our bodies are unable to produce the amount of omega-3 we need to function properly, meaning we need to get it from the food we eat.
Omega-3 fatty acids are a group of polyunsaturated fats:
While all three have health benefits, specialist paediatric dietitian Lucy Upton says DHA is the most important omega-3 fatty acid in our bodies. ‘DHA is a powerhouse nutrient for the brain,’ she explains. ‘It makes up about 15 to 20 per cent of the brain's fat content and is essential for maintaining normal brain function.
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