20 February 2012

'Do Omega-3 Fats Really Make Children Smarter?'

Omega-3 fats are added to many foods with the claim that they improve learning and concentration. But is it true?

This is a question which will be explored by Dr Peter Willatts, from the School of Psychology at the University of Dundee, in a public talk this week.

"Omega-3s are essential for infants, but the picture for older kids isn't clear," said Dr Willatts. "They may help some with learning difficulties, but there's little evidence that they make all children smarter. Despite this, there's good reason to increase the amount of omega-3 all children eat."

Dr Willatts' talk has been organised by the Tayside and Fife branch of the British Science Association. It takes place at 7pm on Wednesday February 22nd in the Kydd Building, Bell Street, University of Abertay.

All welcome to this free event. For more information please visit www.britishscienceassociation-taysidefife.org.

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