Nutrition and Mental Performance

A Lifespan Perspective

AvLeigh Riby,Jonathan Foster

Inbunden, Engelska, 2012

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Beskrivning

Ideal for psychology, food science and nutrition students at a variety of levels, this text provides a unique lifespan perspective to guide students through nutrition and cognitive performance. With contributions from leading academics and professionals, it is an accessible and comprehensive guide to the connection between psychology and nutrition.

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Utgivningsdatum:2012-04-27
Mått:156 x 234 x 25 mm
Vikt:716 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:376
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN:9780230299894

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LEIGH RIBY is Senior Lecturer at Northumbria University, UK, where he is also the programme leader for the MSc Nutrition and Psychological Science. MICHAEL SMITH is Senior Lecturer at Northumbria University, UK, and he holds a PhD in cognitive neuroscience from the University of Western Australia. JONATHAN FOSTER is currently Senior Research Fellow in Psychology at Curtin University, Australia and Clinical Professor in Neuropsychology in the Health Department of Western Australia.

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'As well as comprehensively reviewing this important area, the authors have struck an excellent balance between accessibility to lay readers and usability for researchers.' - Leigh Gibson, Reader in Psychology at the University of Roehampton, London, UK

Innehållsförteckning

Nutrition and Mental Performance a Lifespan Perspective; L.Riby, M.Smith & J.FosterPART I: MICRONUTRIENTSIron Nutrition and Neurodevelopment in Young Children; M.Domellöf & E.Szymlek-GayVitamin C and its Role in Brain Development and Cognition; S.Hasselholt, P.Tveden-Nyborg & J.LykkesfeldtExploring B Vitamins and their Impact on Cognitive Function and Mood from Conception to Early Adulthood; T.O'SullivanVitamin D, Energy Regulation and Mental Health; P.CherniackExploring B Vitamins beyond Early Adulthood; J.ReayPART II: MACRONUTRIENTSProtein Deficiency during Development: Implications for Cognitive Function; E.JonesCarbohydrates, Glucose and Cognitive Performance; M.Smith, J.Foster& L.RibyThe Impact of Breakfast on Cognitive Performance in Children and Adults; J.IngwersenReduced Calorie Diets and Mental Performance in Adults: K.D'AnciWater, Hydration Status and Cognitive Performance: C.EdmondsConsumption of Fish and Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids: Impact on Cognitive Function in Older Age and Dementia; L.BrownEnergy Drink Consumption and the Effects on Stress and Cognitive Performance; M.Pettit& K.DeBarrCaffeine Psychopharmacology and Effects on Cognitive Performance and Mood; J.JamesHerbal Extracts and Cognition in Adulthood and Ageing; D.Camfield, L.Owen, A.Pipingas, C.Stough & A.ScholeyPreventive Effects of Resveratrol on Age-associated Neurological Disorders; S.Bastianetto& R.QuirionIndex.