10 May 2005 - Diet and child behaviour: the scientific evidence

There is increasing interest in the links between what children eat and the way they behave - much of which stems from recent TV coverage, focusing on schools, individuals or families with a tale to tell.

Such personal, anecdotal evidence may be compelling viewing - and it has certainly sparked debate - but what's usually missing is the firm scientific evidence. Of course, the relative lack of such evidence is one very important reason why so little attention has been paid to the effects that bad diets may be having on our children's brains and behaviour.

But that hard scientific evidence is now mounting - and few people are better placed to review it than Dr Alex Richardson. A leading researcher in the field, and co-director of the charity Food And Behaviour Research, she is also an excellent communicator who can explain both the science and its practical implications to any interested audience.

At this evening event:

• Alex Richardson will give a talk on 'Diet and Child Behaviour: The Scientific Evidence'. This will cover a range of topics, but will include details of results from the recently published 'Oxford-Durham Trial' - the largest controlled trial of fatty acid supplementation in children with specific learning difficulties.

• Babi Chana, scientist and health journalist will give a short introductory talk on 'Omega-3 fatty acids' and will join Alex in answering questions in an informal session afterwards.

ATTENDANCE FEE (All proceeds to FAB Research)
Associate members of FAB Research - free
Other individuals - £10 (payable on the door)

We regret that no advance booking is possible. Please arrive in good time to avoid disappointment, as places cannot be guaranteed in advance.