青少年時期為大腦發育關鍵　垃圾食物養分不足

It was found that the participants with a western dietary pattern, characterized by high intakes of takeaway food, red and processed meat, soft drink, fried and refined food, scored lower in cognitive tasks, particularly those involving reaction time/psychomotor function, visual attention, learning and memory.

評估發現，長期食入垃圾食物的青少年，他們的認知、智商、記憶力、學習力等等，都較當初填寫健康飲食的青少年，分數來的較低，研究人員認為，青少年時期，為人類大腦的發育關鍵時期，而健康的飲食，能夠幫助孩童攝取更多的養分，有助於大腦的發育。

Can't stop eating junk food? Blame your BRAIN for allowing lapses in self-control

• Taking a specific part of the brain 'offline' led to more cravings and snacking
• Brain's 'dorsolateral prefrontal cortex' keeps knee jerk reactions in check
• Previous studies found that boosting activity in this area reduces cravings
• Exercise, avoiding alcohol good sleep strengthens the brain
• Strengthening this area of the brain means people can overcome cravings 

https://in.news.yahoo.com/western-diet-reduces-cognitive-performance-teens-063620978.html