Question

Describe Behavioral Nutrition. What are some of the effects of diet on mental health? On physical health? Consider the epidemic of anorexia nervosa in post-cold-war Russia, brought about etiologically just as if it were a bacterial infection or viral infection. How have Americans spread eating disorders throughout the former Soviet Union (hint: consider the fashion industry and the new freedom to advertise – as well as who is modeling clothing for both males and females.) Discuss the differences in the concept of "eating healthfully" contrasting 1950's ideas of the food pyramid with today's considerations. Are the baby-boomers who followed their pediatrician's nutritional advice and school cafeteria and elementary school teacher's lectures suffering for their "butterfat past"? Describe atherosclerosis and what can be done to change eating habits to reverse high cholesterol levels.

Answer 1

Behavioural Nutrition is an interdisciplinary application of principles of learning to help individuals modify their dietary routine. Our diet has a significant impact on short and long-term mental health. Current research in the field indicates that our diet plays an important contributing role in the development, management and prevention of specific mental health problems such as depression, schizophrenia, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and Alzheimer’s disease. Our diet’s link to physical health has been well established. The consumption of a healthy diet promotes physical well-being, and powers strength, agility, coordination, endurance, speed and level of performance.