CHILDREN given more fast food will grow up to have a lower IQ than those regularly given freshly cooked meals, a study reveals.
According to research, childhood nutrition has lasting effects on IQ, even after previous intelligence and socio-economic status are taken into account.
The study at Goldsmiths, University of London, examined whether the type of a child's main meal had an impact on their cognitive ability and growth.
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