Fish Intervention and Learning Abilities

Fish Intervention and Learning Abilities in German Youths

In the FINS study we test - in a randomized non blinded intervention study- the hypothesis that increased intake of salmon will improve cognitive performance of children aged 4 years to 6 years in the Munich area (Germany), who habitually consume little fish.

Long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFA) of the n-3 series, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and most prominently docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), are considered important for neural development during pre- and postnatal development.

Inclusion Criteria:

• 4-6 years

Exclusion Criteria:

• severe illness
• child dislikes fish