Ruth Leyse-Wallace

Nutrition and Mental Health

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

An examination of the role nutrients play in mental health, this book reviews the scientific literature from many fields of science: health, psychology, nutrition, mental well-being, and the interface with chronic disease. The book provides a straightforward, readable report of broadly selected scientific research on how various nutrients affect mental health. It covers several types of mental health disorders and their links to nutrients, nutritional status, and nutritional supplements, providing mental health professionals with the information they need to properly evaluate nutritional issues.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Inc
• Seitenzahl: 320
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. Januar 2013
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 240mm x 164mm x 25mm
• Gewicht: 596g
• ISBN-13: 9781439863350
• ISBN-10: 1439863350
• Artikelnr.: 36702356

Autorenporträt

Ruth Leyse-Wallace

Inhaltsangabe

Historical Perspective. Addiction-Food
Alcohol
and Caffeine. Aggression
Anger
Hostility
and Violence. Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Genetics
Nutrition
and Inherited Disorders of Metabolism. Intellect
Cognition
and Dementia. Mood Disorders: Depression
Bipolar Disorder
and Suicide. Schizophrenia. Starvation
Eating Disorders
Craving
Dieting
and Bariatric Surgery. Quality of Life
Well-Being
and Stress. Additional Links between Mental Status and Nutritional Status. Conclusions and Recommendations.