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Smart foods for ADHD and brain health : How nutrition influences cognitive function, behaviour and mood / Gow, Rachel V.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: London, UK : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2021.Description: 288 pages. ; 23 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781785924460
  • 178592446X
Subject(s): Summary: Changing a child's diet will improve not just their physical health, but also their mental well-being, mood, and cognitive function at a fundamental level. This book highlights the link between nutrition and cognitive function, and demonstrates the crucial role of diet in supporting children with ADHD. Written by an internationally-recognized leader in the growing field of nutritional psychiatry, this book takes a nutrition-based look at ADHD and its management. Combining the latest theory and research with the inspirational stories of a range of professionals and individuals whose lives have been touched by the issues raised, Rachel also includes accessible tips throughout and a chapter of recipes to promote brain health. This is the go-to guide to understanding the interplay of brain health and nutrition, and supporting families to build a diet that ensures children reach their full potential in life.
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Adult Book Adult Book Main Library NonFiction 616.8589 G722 Checked out 05/30/2024 33111010538052
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Changing one's diet not only improves physical health, but benefits mood, behaviour and cognitive function at a fundamental level. This book highlights the link between nutrition and mental health and demonstrates the crucial role of diet in supporting individuals with ADHD.

Written by an internationally-recognised leader in the growing field of nutritional psychiatry, Dr Rachel Gow takes a nutrition-based look at ADHD and its management. Combining the latest research with the inspirational stories of a range of professionals and individuals whose lives have been touched by the issues raised, this book also includes accessible tips throughout and a chapter of recipes to promote brain health. This is an essential guide to understanding the interplay of brain health and nutrition, and supporting families to build a diet that optimises brain function and health.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Changing a child's diet will improve not just their physical health, but also their mental well-being, mood, and cognitive function at a fundamental level. This book highlights the link between nutrition and cognitive function, and demonstrates the crucial role of diet in supporting children with ADHD. Written by an internationally-recognized leader in the growing field of nutritional psychiatry, this book takes a nutrition-based look at ADHD and its management. Combining the latest theory and research with the inspirational stories of a range of professionals and individuals whose lives have been touched by the issues raised, Rachel also includes accessible tips throughout and a chapter of recipes to promote brain health. This is the go-to guide to understanding the interplay of brain health and nutrition, and supporting families to build a diet that ensures children reach their full potential in life.

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