How does Ketosis help Kids?

Lets first understand basics of Ketosis. When your body adapts to using Fat as energy your liver produces Ketones which are used as energy in place of glucose. Ketones are a much cleaner and a preferred source of energy. During the Third Trimester in Pregnancy, infants are naturally in a state of Ketosis in the mothers womb. Breastfed babies too remain in Ketosis till they are weaned off onto a regular refined carbohydrate and sugar diet. but if you maintain the nutrient combination well, then you can maintain ketogenic state in a growing child. The brain in a Infant and a growing child demands high energy and 75% of the daily energy through food is supplied to brain for development. In adults this changes to 25% of total energy consumed through food. During the growth phase of the Child, the brains preferred source of energy is DHA, a type of Omega 3 fatty acid and Ketones. This is why a diet of a growing child should contain saturated fat which is high in Omega 3 fatty acids and maintains the ketogenic state. Ketones are a preferred source of fuel not just by the brain but by heart and other tissues as well. The Bigger the brain the better the Iq of a child. Research has proven that Ketones, Omega 3 Fatty Acids and Iodine play a huge role in development of brain and Intelligence of a child.