Food & Nutrition: Culinary Techniques, Diets & Metabolic Health

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Roasted salmon, French fries and vegetables

Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Recommended Dosage for Kids

Published Sep,06 2011 | By Becky Bishop

Omega-3 fatty acids are critical for a child’s brain function and overall growth and development. According to Dr. William Sears, M.D., in “The NDD Book,” "a deficiency of omega-3 fats is the No. 1 nutritional problem in kids." The recommended daily dose of omega-3 depends on the age and medical condition of the child.

Becky Bishop is a certified L.E.A.N. Coach. For more than five years her wellness and nutrition articles have appeared in "The Rising" magazine, the monthly eZine Mighty Morsels and on her own website covering nutrition and healthy cooking. Bishop is the author of the Makeover Your Kitchen and Transform Your Life ebook series. She received her Juris Doctor from the University of Kansas.