Nutrition and Mental Performance: A Lifespan Perspective [Hardcover]

Ideal for psychology, food science and nutrition students at a variety of levels, this text provides a unique lifespan perspective to guide students through nutrition and cognitive performance. With contributions from leading academics and professionals, it is an accessible and comprehensive guide to the connection between psychology and nutrition.

LEIGH RIBY is Senior Lecturer at Northumbria University, UK, where he is also the programme leader for the MSc Nutrition and Psychological Science.

MICHAEL SMITH is Senior Lecturer at Northumbria University, UK, and he holds a PhD in cognitive neuroscience from the University of Western Australia.

JONATHAN FOSTER is currently Senior Research Fellow in Psychology at Curtin University, Australia and Clinical Professor in Neuropsychology in the Health Department of Western Australia.
LEIGH RIBY is Senior Lecturer at Northumbria University, UK, where he is also the programme leader for the MSc Nutrition and Psychological Science.

MICHAEL SMITH is Senior Lecturer at Northumbria University, UK, and he holds a PhD in cognitive neuroscience from the University of Western Australia.

JONATHAN FOSTER is currently Senior Research Fellow in Psychology at Curtin University, Australia and Clinical Professor in Neuropsychology in the Health Department of Western Australia.

Nutrition and Mental Performance a Lifespan Perspective; L.Riby, M.Smith & J.Foster
PART I: MICRONUTRIENTS
Iron Nutrition and Neurodevelopment in Young Children; M.Domell?f & E.Szymlek-Gay
Vitamin C and its Role in Brain Development and Cognition; S.Hasselholt, P.Tveden-Nyborg & J.Lykkesfeldt
Exploring B Vitamins and their Impact on Cognitive Function and Mood from Conception to Early Adulthood; T.O'Sullivan
Vitamin D, Energy Regulation and Mental Health; P.Cherniack
Exploring B Vitamins beyond Early Adulthood; J.Reay
PART II: MACRONUTRIENTS
Protein Deficiency during Development: Implications for Cognitive lӈ