Eat more Veggies!

Turns out, Mom was right again. Eating your fruits and veggies really is good for you.

According to a new study published in the April 2008 edition of the Journal of School Health, students who consume a higher-quality diet containing more fruits and vegetables and less dietary fat than their peers were significantly less likely to fail assessments.

The study, which surveyed 5,000 fifth-grade students in Nova Scotia, Canada, lends credence to the theory that diet quality can significantly impact academic performance.

"In light of the current childhood overweight epidemic and underlying poor dietary habits, prevention is a public health priority. Our findings suggest enhanced learning as an additional benefit of a healthy diet in childhood, said the study's lead researcher, Dr. Paul J. Veugelers of the University of Alberta in Edmonton. These findings support the broader implementation and investment in effective school nutrition programs that have the potential to improve student's diet quality, academic performance, and, over the long term, their health."

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