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  • Where do many important nutrients for the brain come from?
    From food.
  • What are neurons?
    Special cells in the brain that send signals.
  • What is the most common substance in the brain?
    Fat
  • What are fatty acids?
    Special fats that make up brain cells.
  • What can vegans eat to get amino acids?
    Beans, soya, and seeds.
  • Name two essential fatty acids.
    Omega-3 and omega-6.
  • What can happen if you don’t eat the right foods?
    It can have a bad effect on your brain.
  • Where can you find amino acids?
    In foods high in protein.
  • What are some foods rich in protein?
    Meat, fish, eggs, and dairy products.
  • How does the brain send messages?
    By sending electrical and chemical signals.
  • What kinds of food help protect the brain?
    Fruit, vegetables, nuts, and oily fish.
  • What does the brain need besides energy?
    Different chemicals, fats, and minerals.
  • What does the body need to make brain chemicals?
    Amino acids.
  • How can the right amino acids, fatty acids, and micronutrients help your brain?
    They can improve memory, mood, and mental performance
  • What happens if you don’t replace fatty acids in your brain?
    Brain cells start to break down.
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