As a B-vitamin, choline helps prevent neural tube defects. In the growing foetus, choline is involved in the development of the hippocampus, which is known to be the seat of memory in the brain. Choline is found in eggs, beef, chicken, turkey, salmon, baked beans and maternal milk.
The goal is to aim for 450 mg per day.1
Your child’s diet2 should include foods rich in choline and DHA for brain development, e.g., eggs and formula milk.
References:
1 Science Daily. Eating more foods with choline during pregnancy could boost baby’s brain. Cornell University, 2018 https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/01/180104124300.htm
2 RaisingChildren.net.au. Dietary guidelines in pictures: children 1-2 years. Accessed on 4th March, 2022 from https://raisingchildren.net.au/toddlers/nutrition-fitness/daily-food-guides/dietary-guide-1-2-years
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