title: Nutritional deficiencies in learning and cognition.
abstract: The postinfancy period is crucial for normal brain development, providing subsequent optimal conditions for learning and cognition. Both iron deficiency and essential fatty acids deficiency may impair normal neurological development. This review examines the limited number of studies that have been performed in preschool children and offers a broader view of the relationships among nutrition, nutrients and cognition.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Yehuda
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Rabinovitz
authors.forename: D I
authors.initials: DI
authors.lastname: Mostofsky
mesh_terms: D002657:Child Development / Q000502:physiology*; D015362:Child Nutrition Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003071:Cognition; D005228:Fatty Acids, Essential / Q000172:deficiency; D006801:Humans; D007858:Learning; D044342:Malnutrition / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology; D018977:Micronutrients / Q000172:deficiency
chemical_list: D005228:Fatty Acids, Essential; D018977:Micronutrients