Sentences with phrase «percent of brain growth»

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The finding points to a strong connection between this common sleep disturbance, which affects up to five percent of all children, and the loss of neurons or delayed neuronal growth in the developing brain.

This is clearly demonstrated by the fact that mother's milk contains over 50 percent of calories as fat, much of it saturated fat.1, 2 Fats and cholesterol provide critical nourishment for growth and brain development.

Recent research ranges from reducing the levels of heterocyclic amines (carcinogenic compounds that are formed when meats are barbecued, boiled or fried) by up to 40 percent, it can inhibit the growth of certain types of skin and breast cancers, and it can even help prevent brain decline which may explain the low rate of Alzheimer's disease in India.

Comment: Eighty - seven percent of an infant's total nutritional intake fuels the function, growth and development of its brain.