1) Certain nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals found in foods can improve memory power and IQ. 2) Skipping meals, not eating a balanced diet, and consuming foods high in sugar and saturated fat can damage the brain and decrease memory and IQ. 3) Regular exercise, meditation, listening to music, and strategic thinking can also help enhance brain power and IQ.

1. ROLE OF FOOD AND NUTRITION IN IMPROVING
MEMORY POWER AND IQ
(Power point presentation)
TEAMINCHARGE: B. Rajalakshmi , assistant professor.
Teammembers : g.sowmiya
b .Gunaselvi
I. M.Sc.(N&D)
PG Department of Nutrition And Dietetics, JMC, Trichy-20.

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3. TYPES OF MEMORY
Capacity of holding small amount of
information.
Informative knowledge is held
indefinitely.
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Ability to retain sensory
memory.

4. Breakfast is important.
Don’t skip
Regular meal consumption
-Intervals of meals.
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5. EPA(Ecosa Pentanoic Acid)
DHA(Decosa Hexanoic
Acid)
-Main components
-Meylin covering requires
fatty acid.
Tocopherols (Vitamin-E)
It enhance the memory
power.
Flavone
 Verbal memory
 Visual memory
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6. Oil is the great brain fuel,
which are fully loaded with
fatty acids.
choline that helps to
generate acetylcholine,
which is a neurotransmitter
involved in memory.
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7.  Antioxidants(beta carotene, Vitamin-C)
 B-complex vitamin(Folic acid)
 Magnesium
Boost the memory power
 luteolin -
maximize
brain
function.
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8. Lycopenes
-Prevent “free radicals”
damage to brain cells.
Flavonoids &
Anthocyanidins
- boost up the Memory
power.
-“Butter Fruit”
-PUFA (EFA)
-omega-3-fatty acid
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9. Thus, contributing to a good
memory.
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10. “Chinese herb”
Natural memory booster
Traditional herb of
china look like
“vallaria”
Role OF Herbs In Improving The Memory
Traditional herb
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Ginseng
Ginkobiloba
Vallalaria
Rosemary

11. Complex
carbohydrates
Essential fatty acids
(EFAs)
Amino acids
Vitamins and Minerals
Water
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12. IMORTANT WATER SOLUBLE VITAMINS WHICH IMPROVES THE MEMORY
Nutrient Effect of deficiency Food sources
Vitamin B1 poor concentration and
attention
Whole grains, vegetables
Vitamin B3 depression Whole grains, vegetables
Vitamin B5 poor memory, stress Whole grains, vegetables
Vitamin B6 Irritability, poor memory
Stress, depression
Whole grains, bananas
Vitamin B12 Confusion, poor memory
psychosis
Meat, fish, dairy products, eggs
Vitamin C depression Vegetables, fresh fruits
Folic acid Anxiety, depression,
psychosis
Green leafy vegetables
Magnesium Irritability, insomnia
depression
GLV, Nuts & seeds.
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13. Food Damages The Brain And
Decrease The Memory Power
Say
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14. Mental abilities
Reasoning out
Planning
Problem solving
Abstractly thinking
Comprehend ideas
Language skills and Learning
The average IQ is 100.
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15. IQ = Intelligence Quotient
Property of Mind
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16. Measurement of IQ
MA = Mental age – typical intelligence level found for
people at a given chronological age
CA = Chronological age – actual age
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IQ = MA/CA ₓ 100

17. Classifying IQ SCORES
(Lewis term 1916)
>140 – Genius / near to genius
120 – 140 – Superior intelligence
90 – 109 – Normal / average intelligence
80 – 89 – Dull ness
70 – 79 – Borderline deficiency
Under 70 – Definite feeble mindedness.
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18. Body fit
Enhance brain
power.
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19. Meditation
can enhance your
IQ
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20. Melody (Natural
sounds) Music
improves your I.Q.
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21. Improve strategic thinking
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22. Diet rich anti-oxidants and omega-3 fatty
acids improve alertness and IQ.
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23. SKILL TEST
My Very Educated Mother Just
Showed Us Nine Planets.