| Description |
1 online resource (xiii, 321 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
Mental energy and fatigue : science and the consumer / Harris R. Lieberman -- Hydration and brain function / Kristen E. D'Anci -- Diet as an analgesic modality / Alexis M. Codrington, Yoram Shir, and John Pereira -- Breakfast and adult and children behaviors / Andrew P. Smith -- Diet, physical activity, and substrate oxidation : implications for appetite control, weight loss, and body composition / Mark Hopkins, Neil A. King, and John E. Blundell -- The reward deficiency hypothesis : implications for obesity and other eating disorders / Brenda M. Geiger, Erin N. Umberg, and Emmanuel N. Pothos -- Potential consequences of obesity on cognitive behavior / Nicole A. Jurdak and Robin B. Kanarek -- Dietary supplements for weight loss / Igho Onakpoya and Edzard Ernst -- Sweet taste preferences and cravings in gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) : implications for diet and medical management / Beverly J. Tepper [and others] -- Homocysteine, B vitamins, and cognitive function / Joshua W. Miller -- Creatine, brain functioning, and behavior / Patricia J. Allen, Kristen E. D'Anci, and Robin B. Kanarek -- Theanine, mood, and behavior / Jessica E. Smith and Peter J. Rogers -- Caffeine : practical implications / Andrew P. Smith -- Caffeine effects on aggression and risky decision making / Caroline R. Mahoney, Tad T. Brunyé, and Grace E. Giles |
| Summary |
As the field of nutritional neuroscience has grown, both the scientific community and the general population have expressed a heightened interest in the effect of nutrients on behavior. Diet, Brain, Behavior: Practical Implications presents the work of a diverse group of scientists who collectively explore the broad scope of research in the field. The subject matter of each chapter in this volume was chosen to ensure the current or potential for further applicability to practical, applied issues. Topics discussed include: Concepts of mental energy and fatigue The dangers of obesity and its eff |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Brain.
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Nutrition.
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Diet in disease.
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Brain -- physiology
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Behavior -- physiology
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Cognition -- physiology
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Diet
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Nutritional Physiological Phenomena -- physiology
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Brain
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Nutritional Physiological Phenomena
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brains.
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MEDICAL -- Neuroscience.
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PSYCHOLOGY -- Neuropsychology.
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Diet in disease
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Brain
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Nutrition
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Lieberman, Harris R
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Kanarek, Robin B
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| LC no. |
2011035862 |
| ISBN |
9781439821572 |
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1439821577 |
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9780429104039 |
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0429104030 |
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1283350084 |
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9781283350082 |
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9786613350084 |
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6613350087 |
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