Irish children deficient in essential 'brain food'

A British nutritionist has claimed that Irish children are deficient in essential "brain food".

A British nutritionist has claimed that Irish children are deficient in essential "brain food".

Dr Sarah Brewer said that, with an average weekly consumption of little more than one portion of fish, Irish children do not consume enough of the vital omega-3 fatty acids that help concentration and improve brain performance.

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