Fast Facts on DHA and Education [Infographic] Many school-aged
children struggle with reading, the most fundamental educational
skill, according to the most recent report by the National
Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). Early reading skills
provide the foundation for children’s academic success, and poor
readers are at risk of developing academic problems and social
and behavioral problems, making it imperative to identify
strategies to improve reading. One strategy is proper nutrition.
A recent study found incorporating DHA omega-3 from algae into a
child’s diet helps those who are underperforming catch up to
their peers in reading performance and behavior. DHA is a
polyunsaturated fatty acid found throughout the body. It is a
major structural fat in the brain, accounting for up to 97
percent of the brain’s omega-3 fats. Numerous studies confirm
that everyone, from infants to adults, benefits from an adequate
supply of DHA. Yet, despite its importance, most people eating a
Western diet do not consu