The role of dietary intake and body weight in shaping cognitive abilities during early infancy

Researchers at the University of Adelaide have shown that a larger brain area immediately after birth indicates greater brain capacity, which translates into greater intelligence. Rapid weight gain in the first four weeks also translates to greater intelligence in babies, especially verbal intelligence. For parents who care about the proper growth of their sweat, not only physical but also intellectual, a valuable message can be the results of research published in Perspectives on Psychological Science.