Nutrition and mental performance: a lifespan perspective

Behind the headlines linking nutrition and IQ lie fascinating questions for psychologists and nutritionists to tackle: what is the real evidence for the link between cognition and nutrition? What can it tell us about the way that nutrients and the brain interact, and how does this affect our mental health?.Thefirst book of its kind, .Nutrition and Mental Performance. takes a unique lifespan perspective, providing an absorbing account of this thriving area of psychology. It unpicks the evidence and covers topical themes including the impact of energy drinks and herbal extracts on health. .With insightful contributions from a collection of internationally renowned academics and professionals, this will be the keystone text for students of psychology and nutrition studies at all levels. INDICE: Nutrition and Mental Performance - a Lifespan Perspective; .L.Riby., .M.Smith. & .J.Foster.PART I: MICRONUTRIENTS.Iron Nutrition and Neurodevelopment in Young Children; .M.DomellOf. & .E.Szymlek-Gay.Vitamin C and its Role in Brain Development and Cognition; .S.Hasselholt., .P.Tveden-Nyborg. & .J.Lykkesfeldt.Exploring B Vitamins and their Impact on Cognitive Function and Mood from Conception to Early Adulthood; .T.O'Sullivan.Vitamin D, Energy Regulationand Mental Health; .P.Cherniack.Exploring B Vitamins beyond Early Adulthood; .J.Reay.PART II: MACRONUTRIENTS.Protein Deficiency during Development: Implications for Cognitive Function; .E.Jones.Carbohydrates, Glucose and Cognitive Performance; .M.Smith., .J.Foster.& .L.Riby.The Impact of Breakfast on CognitivePerformance in Children and Adults; .J.Ingwersen.Reduced Calorie Diets and Mental Performance in Adults: .K.D'Anci.Water, Hydration Status and Cognitive Performance: .C.Edmonds.Consumption of Fish and Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids: Impact on Cognitive Function in Older Age and Dementia; .L.Brown.Energy Drink Consumption and the Effects on Stress and Cognitive Performance; .M.Pettit.& .K.DeBarr.Caffeine Psychopharmacology and Effects on Cognitive Performanceand Mood; .J.James.Herbal Extracts and Cognition in Adulthood and Ageing; D.Camfield, L.Owen, .A.Pipingas.,. C.Stough. & .A.Scholey.Preventive Effects of Resveratrol on Age-associated Neurological Disorders; .S.Bastianetto.& .R.Quirion.Index.

• ISBN: 978-0-230-29989-4
• Editorial: Palgrave Macmillan
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 384
• Fecha Publicación: 04/05/2012
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Desconocido