News reports are cropping up on research studies adding Omega-3 fatty acids to the diet of children to alleviate symptoms of some learning disabilities.

Omega-3 fatty acids are a polyunsaturated fat and one of 4 types of fat. Cholesterol, saturated fat, and monounsaturated fat are the others.

In the link below, the Texas School Meals Program is adding Omega-3 supplements to school lunch program diets. A quote from this article:

"In July 2003, a U.S. Senate committee report stated that "learning disabilities and behavioral disorders have been linked to low serum levels of Omega-3 fatty acids. Therefore, particular attention should be paid to developing food choices that are high in Omega-3 fatty acids." "

Here are a few articles to check out the recent studies and ways to incorporate Omega-3 fatty acids into the diet.

1. Purdue University Study Finds Link Between Fatty Acid Deficiency & Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Purdue University Study

2. Nutrition as Attention Deficit Disorder ADHD Alternative Treatment: Help Is as Close as the Kitchen. Article by Jeannine Virtue
Nutrition as Attention Deficit Disorder ADHD Alternative Treatment

3. Texas School Meals Program Offers Children Healthy Omega-3-Fortified Foods
Texas School Meals Program

4. Children Need Fats to be Healthy. Article by Jane Sheppard
Children Need Fats to be Healthy

5. 'Learning Disabilities and Fatty Acids'. Article by David Taylor (BSc (Hons), Cert Ed, MCIPD) in Positive Health Magazine; November 2002.
'Learning Disabilities and Fatty Acids'

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