In summary , GI breakfasts do not affect cognitive domains in children and adolescents
This systematic review and meta- analysis aims to compare the effect of High-Glycemic Index ( GI ) versus Low-GI breakfasts on cognitive functions , including memory and attention , of children and adolescents .
Brief fasting, stress, and cognition in children.
Effects of skipping breakfast on speed and accuracy of response in a number of problem solving tasks were assessed in 9- to 11-yr-old , well-nourished children . The conceptual framework for this study was derived from an experimental model of the effects of mild environmental stress , e.g. , noise , on human performance . Plasma glucose , beta-hydroxybutyrate , lactate , and free fatty acids were used as indicators of the induced metabolic stress , and the extent of their association with the behavioral measures was determined . Fasting had an adverse effect on the accuracy of responses in problem solving , but it had a beneficial effect on immediate recall in short-term memory . Both effects are explained by a heightened arousal level associated with the brief experimental fast
In summary , GI breakfasts do not affect cognitive domains in children and adolescents
This systematic review and meta- analysis aims to compare the effect of High-Glycemic Index ( GI ) versus Low-GI breakfasts on cognitive functions , including memory and attention , of children and adolescents .