INTELLIGENCE
Intelligence; Thinking, reasoning, perceiving and understanding the facts and applying these results are all abilities. There is a close relationship between intelligence and the brain.
So How Does Brain Development Occur? What Kind of Organ Is Our Brain?
Our brain is made up of nerve cells called neurons and support cells called glia cells. Neurons work by transmitting information with electrochemical signals. At 3-4 weeks of pregnancy, the tube-like formation begins, in which the brain and brain stem structures are formed. From this period, brain development continues throughout the pregnancy process. For this reason, there are factors that the mother should pay attention to during pregnancy.
For the baby's intelligence development, the mother's intake of minerals such as iron, zinc, folic acid, iodine, omega fatty acids, carbohydrates and protein throughout her pregnancy is important for brain development in children. The aim is to increase the connections between nerve cells. These links are closely related to genetics, environmental factors and diet. Alcohol, smoking directly affect the brain and intelligence and should be avoided during pregnancy.
Breastfeeding is the most important factor in the development of intelligence in infancy. Rich minerals, proteins, fatty acids, carbohydrates and vitamins in breast milk are the most basic factors. In addition, the mother's strong love and caring bond with her baby is one of the important factors in the development of intelligence.
Intellectual development in childhood is feeding with natural and healthy foods, healthy regular sleep, taking care of the child closely, social activities are the most important social activities for children, not digital tools, phones, laptops, computers, television, but playing games where they can socialize and communicate and express themselves. In addition, intelligence games can be used to improve concentration, perception and skills.
The ability to use musical instruments in the development of the brain is another factor that increases the connections between nerve cells and contributes to the development of intelligence.
If we talk about the importance of nutrition in the development of the brain and therefore intelligence, our brain is an organ that contains a high percentage of fat. The most important and fundamental thing is to eat a balanced amount of natural foods. The most important of the fatty acids is nutrition with foods rich in Omega 3. Fish is the richest food in omega. Consumption of fish at least once a week is important for the development of intelligence. Walnuts, flaxseed and soybean oil also contain Omega 3. Iron-rich foods; Foods such as red meat and liver are necessary for brain and intelligence development. Zinc: Mental retardation can be seen in zinc deficiency, which is one of the blood minerals. It is found in meat, liver, fish, milk, dairy products. Iodine: This mineral, which is included in the structure of thyroid hormones, causes mental retardation when taken deficiently. Seafood and iodized salt are the main sources. Choline: Important in brain development. It is found in milk, eggs, nuts. B vitamins: Found in meat, milk, dairy products, eggs, legumes, cereals. Important for memory and sensing function. Vitamin D, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium; It is a source of milk, dairy products, green leafy foods. It is important for brain and intelligence development.