Will children become stupid if they eat too much meat?

We all know that children should supplement nutrition and vitamins in time during the growth stage. Children should eat more fruits and vegetables. High-protein foods can also effectively supplement the nutrients lacking in children's bodies. Fish and meat are also very good foods for children, but children should not eat too much meat, otherwise it will cause harm to the child's body and cause indigestion in the child.

Is eating meat harmful to intelligence?

First of all, we need to make it clear that eating too much is harmful to intelligence, but it does not mean that eating a small amount will also lower IQ.

At present, my country's Nutrition Society only recommends eating 50 to 75 grams of meat (raw weight) every day, which is equivalent to 3 to 5 pieces (pieces as big as dates) of braised beef. Its nutritional significance is to prevent iron deficiency anemia, which is especially important for women of childbearing age and children. Epidemiological studies have shown that excessive consumption of red meat, especially processed meat, will increase the risk of disease.

Can being a vegetarian improve your intelligence?

In fact, the benefits of a vegetarian diet do not lie in “staying away from fish, meat, eggs and milk”, but in the reasonable combination of a large number of natural plant foods such as vegetables, fruits, grains, beans, nuts, etc. Fried dough sticks, potato chips, and fried dough twists are all vegetarian. Biscuits and various sweet drinks are also vegetarian, but these things do not promote intelligence. In fact, eating fish and eggs in moderation is good for brain power.

A malnourished vegetarian diet will not only fail to make people smarter, but will also affect the intelligence of minors by causing anemia, protein deficiency, and vitamin B12 deficiency. Research in both my country's impoverished areas and other developing countries has found that the learning ability of anemic minors is significantly lower than that of non-anemic minors, especially when nutritional deficiencies occur early in life, which have a greater impact on brain development. When deciding to go vegan, it is best to consult a nutrition professional for dietary guidance to avoid malnutrition.

Our country's nutrition community recommends that people eat a small amount of meat and fish, and a large amount of vegetables. There is no contradiction between eating one ounce of meat every day and one pound of vegetables every day. Vitamin C, carotene, folic acid, potassium, calcium, magnesium, dietary fiber and antioxidants provided by vegetables play an important supporting role in good intelligence and can also help prevent various chronic diseases such as cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Therefore, whether you are a vegetarian or not, the key is to control the amount of meat you eat while also eating enough vegetables.

How can teenagers eat scientifically?

Good genetic genes play an important role in a person's intelligence level. The brain needs a continuous and stable supply of energy to think. Healthy eating habits create a vibrant body, which is also crucial for people to maximize their brain power.

Since minors need adequate supplies of nutrients such as iron, zinc, calcium and protein during their growth and development, we do not recommend that minors eat a vegan diet. It’s okay not to eat meat, but you need at least eggs and milk, and it would be best if you also have fish.