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Nutrition and Behavior: A Multidisciplinary Approach

By Robin B. Kanarek , John Worobey , Beverly J. Tapper

Book information

Publisher
CABI
Year
2015
ISBN
1780644442, 9781780644448
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
11 MB (11510611 bytes)
Edition
2
Pages
272\274
Time added
2024-11-06 03:35:20

Description

The relationship between nutrition and behavior is bi-directional in nature, with nutritional factors capable of affecting activity and disposition and behavior impacting diet and food intake. This book reviews these links, starting with their complex, neurobiological basis such as in the case of folate deficiency and cognitive decline. It also illustrates how behavior may determine nutritional choices or status through peer modeling and poor dietary habits. Micronutrients and eating disorders are then critically addressed with a review of current research methods and results before extra-nutritional influencers on behavior such as caffeine, herbal supplements, and alcohol are discussed in the final section.

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